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It appears that Kevin Stefanski is about to get a second shot at a head coaching gig.
After a 5-12 finish, the Cleveland Browns fired the two-time Coach of the Year. While GM Andrew Berry continues to interview candidates for the HC role, Stefanski is reportedly on the verge of filling another vacancy.
According to Connor Hughes of SNY, Kevin Stefanski is “the favorite” to become the next head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. The NFC South club fired Raheem Morris after a second straight 8-9 finish.
Stefanski is also listed as the overwhelming favorite to become the Falcons’ next HC at multiple sportsbooks, including Fox Bet and FanDuel. So make of that as you will.
On Wednesday morning, news emerged that the New York Giants were close to hiring John Harbaugh as their next head coach. Fast forward to Friday, however, and the deal has not been completed.
Aside from Atlanta, Cleveland and New York, the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers also have head coaching vacancies.
Stefanski’s last two years in Cleveland didn’t go according to plan. But, this is a man who guided a perennial losing franchise to two playoff berths. Remember, he did so in 2023 with a 38-year-old journeyman Joe Flacco as his quarterback.
Before joining the Browns, Stefanski had a successful one-year stint as the Minnesota Vikings’ offensive coordinator. He helped unlock Dalvin Cook’s potential. Stefanski also got Kirk Cousins to bounce back after a tough first season in Minny.
Atlanta made a curious choice to go with a defensive-minded coach in Morris. They need an offense-driven coach to unlock a young offense led by Michael Penix Jr., Bijan Robinson and Drake London.
If the Falcons hire Stefanski, it could be the move that finally helps them re-emerge as a contender in the NFC.
