Browns fire two-time Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski, retain GM

Browns general manager Andrew Berry was spared but head coach Kevin Stefanski is out in Cleveland.

Franchise owner Jimmy Haslam confirmed the move Monday after the Browns ended the 2025 season with a 5-12 record.

"This was a difficult decision and today is a tough day for our organization because of the impact Kevin has had and the deep, meaningful relationships he has built across our building," said Berry, who also holds the title of executive vice president of football operations. "We have great respect for Kevin, who has led our organization through both unique and challenging circumstances over his six seasons. Over that time, he has been more than a coach but also a partner, friend and stabilizing force for our team.

"... I am disappointed that we could not accomplish more together and the collective underperformance of our group is something I own. "

Stefanski, 43, had a 45-56 record over six seasons, but said in a statement on Monday he will depart with a "sense of gratitude."

"When I arrived in January of 2020, this organization, this community and Browns fans embraced me and my family with open arms. I cannot express properly in words how good we have been treated. A sincere 'Thank You' to everyone who I have been so blessed to work for and with over these six seasons. I'd like to especially thank my coaching staff and the players who did everything that was ever asked of them. They fought through injury and adversity, while always putting the TEAM FIRST. I wish all of you nothing but success."

Haslam also voiced gratitude for Stefanski's leadership in a tenure that was disrupted months after his hire by the COVID-19 pandemic and genuine care for his personnel.

"He is a good football coach and an even better person. We appreciate all his hard work and dedication to our organization, but our results over the last two seasons have not been satisfactory, and we believe a change at the head coaching position is necessary," Haslam and his wife, Dee, said in a statement Monday.

Hired in January 2020, Stefanski won 11 games in his first season and led the team to two playoff appearances and two 11-win seasons. and is one of 16 coaches in the history of the NFL Coach of the Year award (established 1957) to win it twice.

Stefanski and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Paul Brown (1951 and 1953) as the only coaches in team history to record multiple seasons with at least 11 regular-season wins.

--Field Level Media