Browns fire head coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons
The New York Times••general
Key Points:
- The Cleveland Browns fired head coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons, citing unsatisfactory results over the last two years despite his two NFL Coach of the Year awards in 2020 and 2023. General manager Andrew Berry will lead the search for Stefanski’s replacement.
- Stefanski's tenure saw an 11-win playoff season in 2023, but offensive struggles, including a revolving door at quarterback and poor offensive line and wide receiver performance, contributed to the Browns winning only eight games over the past two seasons.
- The Browns faced significant instability on offense, with multiple changes to offensive staff and Stefanski relinquishing play-calling duties midseason in both 2024 and 2025; rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders showed promise but was
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