​Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who spent eight seasons as the Cleveland Browns’ general manager, has died. He was 84.The New York Giants, for whom Accorsi worked after Cleveland, announced Sunday he died Saturday surrounded by his family.Accorsi was Browns general manager from 1985 through 1992, running one of the most successful stretches in franchise history. Cleveland made the playoffs five times during his tenure and reached the AFC Championship Game three times.The Browns won 12 games in both 1986 and 1987, and reached the AFC title game each season, losing to the Denver Broncos both times. Cleveland returned to the AFC title game in 1989 after going 9-6-1 during the regular season. They again lost to John Elway’s Broncos.”Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Ernie Accorsi, who helped lead the construction of our unforgettable teams from the 80s as General Manager,” the Browns posted on X.Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Ernie Accorsi, who helped lead the construction of our unforgettable teams from the 80s as General Manager pic.twitter.com/rHTsXsFCDB— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 20, 2026Accorsi left Cleveland after the 1992 season and joined the Giants in 1994. He helped build the Giants teams that eventually won two Super Bowls.Accorsi retired as the Giants’ general manager in 2006.”Ernie helped shape the course of New York Giants history through his vision, leadership and unwavering belief in building a championship organization,” Giants owner John Mara said in a statement. “Beyond his accomplishments as a football executive, he was a trusted adviser and dear friend. His legacy will forever be part of the Giants, and he will be greatly missed.”Accorsi also served as general manager of the then-Baltimore Colts from 1982 to 1983.This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Former Browns, Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi dies at 84