Cleveland Browns dismiss Kevin Stefanski after six seasons
The Cleveland Browns fired head coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons, ending 45-56 tenure that included two Coach of the Year awards and playoff breakthroughs.

Browns fire Kevin Stefanski, a two-time NFL Coach of the Year, after six seasons

Browns fire head coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons
Browns fire two-time Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski after six seasons

Browns fire two-time NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski
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Overview
The Cleveland Browns dismissed head coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons, ending a 45-56 record; he was hired in 2020 to revive the franchise.
Stefanski led the Browns to their most successful 21st-century stretch, including ending the team's playoff drought and securing their first playoff win in 26 years.
He won NFL Coach of the Year twice, in 2020 and 2023, following 11-win seasons and a five-win improvement that drew league recognition.
Stefanski became the fourth NFL head coach fired this season, joining Brian Callahan, Brian Daboll, and Raheem Morris, who was dismissed after a Saints win.
Under Stefanski, the Browns achieved a 48-37 playoff victory over Pittsburgh — their first postseason win since 1994 — marking a turning point for the franchise.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the firing of Kevin Stefanski as a consequence of broader organizational challenges rather than individual failure. Language choices highlight the Browns' historical instability and quarterback issues, while source selection emphasizes ownership's role in decision-making. Quotes from Stefanski and Haslam are curated to reflect gratitude and strategic planning, respectively, underscoring a narrative of systemic issues over personal shortcomings.