Overview
- Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report that Cleveland is evaluating everything with no decision yet on Kevin Stefanski, though he would draw immediate interest if let go.
- ESPN’s Bill Barnwell ranks the potential Browns vacancy near the top of available jobs, citing the franchise’s projected fourth-most 2026 draft capital.
- Barnwell projects only about $7.9 million in 2026 cap space (26th) and more than $131 million in Deshaun Watson charges over 2026–27, limiting short‑term upside.
- Analysts say Cleveland likely won’t be truly competitive until 2027 at the earliest given deep roster holes and financial constraints.
- General manager Andrew Berry is viewed as more likely to be retained after a strong 2025 draft class, a continuity choice some argue would speed the rebuild compared with a full reset.