CLEVELAND — Looking to replace defensive-minded Eric Mangini, the Cleveland Browns plan to interview Atlanta offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey and St. Louis offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur.

Mularkey confirmed he will speak with the Browns and Denver Broncos “later this week” about their coaching vacancies. The Rams said Tuesday night they’ve granted the Browns permission to speak with Shurmur.

The Broncos announced on their Twitter account they will interview Mularkey on Friday in Atlanta. The Falcons have a bye this weekend in the NFC playoffs, and will host a divisional game on Jan. 15. The Browns are not confirming any interviews until they are completed.

On Monday, Browns President Mike Holmgren fired Mangini following the coach’s second straight 5-11 season, which ended with a four-game losing streak.

Holmgren promised no limitations in his search, and said his only goal is “to get it right” since the Browns will be on their fifth coach since 1999 — turnover that perhaps best explains eight double digit-loss seasons in the club’s expansion era.

Holmgren is casting a wide net in his search. He is expected to interview former Carolina coach John Fox, former Tampa Bay coach and ESPN analyst Jon Gruden, New York Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell and Philadelphia offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg.

Per league rules, the Browns are not permitted to talk to Mornhinweg, the former Detroit coach who played for and coached under Holmgren, until after Sunday’s wild-card game against Green Bay.