Browns Coach Stefanski Denies Reports of Imminent Firing After Team's Upset Win
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski was asked about his job security during a postgame press conference after the team secured a crucial 20-18 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. The win marked the Browns' fifth win of the season and improved their record to 5-12, with rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders finishing the campaign with a respectable 3-4 record as the starter.
However, before answering any questions about his future with the team, Stefanski declared that "this game is not about me." When reporters pressed him further on his job status, Stefanski said he would rather focus on celebrating with his team. The coach has been with the organization for six years and captured two NFL Coach of the Year awards, but has struggled to make a lasting impact on the team.
Stefanski's career record stands at 45-56, including a 1-2 playoff record. His teams have made the playoffs only in 2020 and 2023, both times winning the Coach of the Year award. The situation surrounding Stefanski's future remains uncertain, but it appears that he is not willing to discuss his job security at this time.
The speculation about Stefanski's potential departure from Cleveland has been fueled by reports from Fox Sports' Jay Glazer, who stated earlier in the week that Stefanski was "not long for" his current position. However, Stefanski remains focused on the present and has chosen to put the rumors aside as he celebrates with his team.
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski was asked about his job security during a postgame press conference after the team secured a crucial 20-18 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. The win marked the Browns' fifth win of the season and improved their record to 5-12, with rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders finishing the campaign with a respectable 3-4 record as the starter.
However, before answering any questions about his future with the team, Stefanski declared that "this game is not about me." When reporters pressed him further on his job status, Stefanski said he would rather focus on celebrating with his team. The coach has been with the organization for six years and captured two NFL Coach of the Year awards, but has struggled to make a lasting impact on the team.
Stefanski's career record stands at 45-56, including a 1-2 playoff record. His teams have made the playoffs only in 2020 and 2023, both times winning the Coach of the Year award. The situation surrounding Stefanski's future remains uncertain, but it appears that he is not willing to discuss his job security at this time.
The speculation about Stefanski's potential departure from Cleveland has been fueled by reports from Fox Sports' Jay Glazer, who stated earlier in the week that Stefanski was "not long for" his current position. However, Stefanski remains focused on the present and has chosen to put the rumors aside as he celebrates with his team.
i gotta give it to him though, he kept it real when asked about his future, no drama just focusin on the team. i feel like people are gettin way too hyped up about whether or not he'll be back next year. newsflash: he's 42, maybe its time for a change? 
but still gotta respect him for keepin it cool under pressure 
, by dodging the axe 
that was supposedly headed their way... Stefanski seems genuine about wanting to focus on his team's success right now, and that's gotta count for something 
. But at the same time, can't help but wonder if he's just buying some time to figure out what went wrong with the team 
. Six years in and two Coach of the Year awards ain't exactly a track record to boast about 
... still, hope they give him another chance to turn things around 
. i think the fans deserve better, especially considering how much they've stuck by him despite his lack of success 
. maybe stefanski should focus on what he can control, which is the way the team plays, rather than worrying about what others are saying or whether he's got a job to come back to 
.
about Stefanski denying any rumors of him getting fired after that win! He's got a solid record at 45-56, but it's clear the Browns need some changes 
. Shedeur Sanders is a decent QB, I guess 
. If Stefanski's gonna stick around, he needs to make some serious changes to this team ASAP 
. Maybe a new GM or something? Who knows, maybe they'll finally make the playoffs in '26 
.
. and honestly, with his record and all... i think it's pretty likely that he'll get axed after the season 
. either way, i'm rooting for shedeur sanders 
!
. I'm not sure what's going on behind closed doors, but it seems like everyone is talking about him getting fired 
. Six years is a long time to be coaching, and 45 wins isn't exactly what you'd call a success record 
. Guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens next 
.
. 5-12 record? That's just awful, and it's no wonder people are questioning whether he should be coaching at all. And two Coach of the Year awards out of six years? Yeah right, that's some cherry-picked stats if I ever saw them... 
. It's easy to be "not long for" when you've got a losing record like that. Maybe Stefanski just doesn't know what he's doing... and honestly, who can blame us for thinking that? 
. Losing some games doesn't define a coach's worth 
. If they can build on this momentum, he'll have more fans cheering him on 
. Focus on next game, then worry 'bout the one after that 
I don't know if Stefanski will stay or go but I think he should just enjoy the win with his team for now 
and maybe get some more wins under his belt so he can prove himself 
