Overview
- After dismissing Kevin Stefanski, co-owner Jimmy Haslam said ownership takes full responsibility and called eight wins in two years “totally unacceptable.”
- General manager Andrew Berry remains in place and said the team did not see enough progress in controllable areas despite a roster he described as in transition.
- The firing launches a head-coaching search that would be the seventh under Haslam’s tenure.
- Cleveland must replace or re-sign four of five Week 1 offensive line starters this offseason, with Pro Football Focus rating the supporting cast among the league’s worst.
- The 2025 draft produced the team’s leaders in tackles, rushing and receiving but no offensive linemen, while moves such as trading for Tyson Campbell and switching kickers underscored short-term tinkering.