CLEVELAND -- Browns head coach Butch Davis will be staying in Cleveland for the rest of the season, according to a statement released by the Browns Tuesday.

It was earlier speculated that Davis could be fired as early as this Sunday, if the Browns were to lose to the Cincinnati Bengals.

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But now the team wants to quell the rumors. The statement says that the team acknowledges the disappointment felt by fans this season, but it wants to keep the organization intact in order to focus on winning the remaining games.

The statement reads as follows:

"The Cleveland Browns Organization is acutely aware of our fans' passion and share in their desire for a championship team."

We acknowledge the disappointment and frustration with this season's record.

In response to a variety of media reports, we reiterate that we are keeping our organization intact in order to focus our efforts toward winning our remaining games.

Our commitment to Cleveland and winning remain our only priorities."

NewsChannel5's Chris Miller reported that the the statement is very vague, and does not mention Davis.

Miller reported that team owner Randy Lerner has still not spoken out about the future of Davis with the Browns, and until he does, speculation will continue.

Lerner is expected at the Browns' Berea headquarters Wednesday.

On Monday, Davis again insisted he isn't worried about his future but only in rebuilding the Browns (3-7), who have now lost four straight.

Citing unidentified league and team sources, ESPN reported that Lerner considered firing Davis on Sunday night.

Since leaving the University of Miami and taking over the expansion Browns in 2001, Davis' record is 24-35, including a playoff loss. But after leading Cleveland to a 9-7 mark and the postseason in 2002, he's just 8-18.