Overview
- ESPN Cleveland’s Tony Rizzo reported the Browns intend to move on from Kevin Stefanski after Sunday’s game, a stance echoed by local coverage describing a growing expectation of change.
- Ownership and the front office have offered no public assurances about Stefanski’s future, with Andrew Berry skipping his customary midseason press conference and Paul DePodesta’s earlier exit cited as telling signals.
- Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz is being discussed as a leading in-house candidate to preserve the team’s top-tier defense, with the possibility of retaining offensive coordinator Tommy Rees.
- ESPN insiders have linked Cleveland to external options such as Miami’s Mike McDaniel if he becomes available, while reporting also notes Stefanski could draw interest from the Giants.
- Stefanski declined to address his job status and said his focus remains on the Bengals finale; he is 44-56 with two playoff trips and signed an extension in June 2024, a factor in any separation.