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The Cleveland Browns announced the firing of head coach Kevin Stefanski on their official website Monday (January 5).
"After six seasons as the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, I leave with an immense sense of gratitude," Stefanski said in a statement. "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."
Stefanski was a two-time Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year in 2020 and 2023, leading the Browns to their only two playoff appearances since 2002 and only postseason win since 1994, but finished with double-digit losses for the third time in four seasons in 2025. The 43-year-old went 45-56 during six seasons with the Browns, which makes him the winningest-coach since the franchise returned to the NFL in 1999 and tied with the late Marty Schottenheimer for fourth all-time in franchise history.
The Browns finished the 2025 season with a 5-12 record following Sunday's (January 4) win against the AFC North Division rival Cincinnati Bengals, which saw defensive end Myles Garrett break the NFL single-season sack record.