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Stefanski Steps Back from Play-Calling Amid Watson's Injury

11/8/2025

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Kevin Stefanski, the Cleveland Browns head coach, has relinquished play-calling duties for the second consecutive season.
Last year he faced challenges merging his offense with Ken Dorsey’s, and that effort ultimately failed.
Stefanski only relinquished play-calling after quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending Achilles injury.
The decision has sparked questions about the Browns' offensive strategy moving forward.

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Kevin Stefanski, the Cleveland Browns head coach, has relinquished play-calling duties for the second consecutive season.
Last year he faced challenges merging his offense with Ken Dorsey’s, and that effort ultimately failed.
Stefanski only relinquished play-calling after quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending Achilles injury.
The decision has sparked questions about the Browns' offensive strategy moving forward.