Browns fire head coach Kevin Stefanski following six seasons in Cleveland

The Cleveland Browns have dismissed head coach Kevin Stefanski following two consecutive losing seasons. Stefanski, who led the team since 2020, concluded his tenure with a 45-56 record in the regular season and 1-2 in postseason play. The decision comes after the Browns finished 3-14 and 5-12 in the 2024 and 2025 seasons, respectively. Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam stated that the team's performance was unsatisfactory, necessitating a change in leadership.

General manager Andrew Berry remains in charge of football operations and will lead the search for a new head coach. The team's struggles are partly attributed to the trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson in 2022, which cost the Browns significant draft capital and resulted in underwhelming performance due to Watson's injuries and suspension. Watson's acquisition forced the departure of former quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Stefanski's tenure included two playoff appearances and two AP NFL Coach of the Year honors. Despite the