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

  • On Jan. 5, 2026, the Cleveland Browns dismissed Kevin Stefanski after six seasons and a 45-56 record.
  • Owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam cited a 5-12 season, an 8-26 two-year record, quarterback instability, costly roster moves, and Browns special teams failures including a $230 million deal.
  • A two-time AP NFL Coach of the Year, Kevin Stefanski led Browns playoff teams and engineered the franchise's wild-card victory, ending a long drought.
  • Andrew Berry will immediately run the team's coaching search and continue leading football operations, with Jim Schwartz and Tommy Rees as internal candidates before interviews start Jan. 19.
  • Stefanski is likely to explore other head-coaching openings elsewhere, while the Browns plan to invest in the roster and resolve quarterback decisions over six months under Andrew Berry.
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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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