Overview
- After a 20-18 win over the Bengals to finish 5-12, Kevin Stefanski declined to discuss his job status, saying, “This game is not about me.”
- Outlets including The Athletic and cleveland.com report Cleveland has done background work on replacements and is leaning toward a coaching change while keeping Andrew Berry.
- FOX’s Jay Glazer said Stefanski will be out very soon, and broader league reporting describes a formal move as imminent.
- Industry chatter about a coach trade exists but is viewed as unlikely due to timing, Rooney Rule requirements and limited incentive for another team to part with picks.
- If he becomes available, Stefanski is expected to draw interest from teams such as the Giants and Titans, and Browns DC Jim Schwartz is frequently cited as a possible internal option.