Browns fire two-time Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski
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Key Points:
- Kevin Stefanski was fired as head coach of the Cleveland Browns after six seasons, finishing with a 46-58 record and two playoff appearances in 2020 and 2023; the team ended the 2023 season 5-12.
- The Browns' ownership, led by Jimmy and Dee Haslam, has now made six coaching hires since 2012, with a combined record of 73-139-1, reflecting ongoing struggles to find sustained success.
- Persistent quarterback instability, including the costly Deshaun Watson trade and frequent changes at the position, undermined Stefanski’s tenure; rookie Shedeur Sanders showed promise but had mixed results in his first season as starter.
- General manager Andrew Berry remains with
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