Browns owner releases statement on the firing of Kevin Stefanski

The Cleveland Browns organization officially announced a major shakeup this morning, confirming the firing of head coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons. The decision, which marks the end of an era defined by both historic breakthroughs and recent struggles, was expounded upon in a statement from owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam.

The Haslams expressed deep appreciation for Stefanski's tenure, writing, “We have tremendous gratitude for Kevin's leadership of the Cleveland Browns over the last six seasons. He is a good football coach and an even better person. We appreciate all his hard work and dedication to our organization.”

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However, they made it clear that recent results forced the change. “Our results over the last two seasons have not been satisfactory, and we believe a change at the head coaching position is necessary,” the statement read, confirming speculation that the team's missed playoff appearances were the primary catalyst for the move. The owners concluded their remarks on Stefanski by wishing him, his wife Michelle, and their family “all the best in the future.”

Looking ahead, the Haslams reaffirmed their commitment to the franchise's structure and success. General Manager Andrew Berry was explicitly confirmed to be staying in his role and will continue to lead football operations. The ownership group stressed that the primary objective is to deliver long-awaited success to the fanbase. "The entirety of our focus is on building a team that brings our fans the success they long deserve, and we will continue to work relentlessly towards that goal and invest whatever resources necessary to build a winning football program," they stated.

Andrew Berry will immediately spearhead the search for Stefanski’s successor. The Haslams noted that Berry "will immediately begin our thorough process to find an outstanding new head coach and leader of our football team."

They expressed optimism about the team’s foundation, concluding that there is "an exciting young core to build upon, and Andrew and his team are intent on adding talent to this core and building out a roster that can achieve sustainable success.” This concludes a significant chapter for the franchise, kicking off a new search for a head coach who the Haslams hope will maximize the team's potential.

This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns owner releases statement on the firing of Kevin Stefanski