History of Kevin Stefanski in Timeline

Kevin Stefanski is the head coach of the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. He started his NFL career as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings for 14 years, eventually becoming their offensive coordinator. In 2020, he became the Browns' head coach and led them to their first playoff appearance since 2002, earning him NFL Coach of the Year. Stefanski led the Browns to a second playoff appearance in 2023, winning NFL Coach of the Year for the second time.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1976: Gregg Last Coach of the Year

In 1976, Forrest Gregg was the last Browns coach named Coach of the Year, before Kevin Stefanski in 2020.

1976: Last Browns Coach to Receive Coach of the Year

In 1976, Forrest Gregg was the last Cleveland Browns coach to receive the NFL Coach of the Year award, prior to Kevin Stefanski receiving the award after the 2020 season.

May 8, 1982: Kevin Stefanski's Birth

On May 8, 1982, Kevin Lawrence Stefanski was born. He is now an American professional football coach and the current head coach of the Cleveland Browns in the NFL.

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1994: Browns Last Playoff Win

In 1994, was the Browns' last playoff win, before the team won a playoff game in 2020 with Stefanski as coach.

1999: Browns Return as Expansion Team

In 1999, the Cleveland Browns returned as an expansion team, prior to Kevin Stefanski becoming the first Browns coach since then to receive the NFL Coach of the Year award after the 2020 season.

1999: Browns Return

In 1999, was the Browns' first season back, before Stefanski was coach of the year in 2020.

2000: Graduation and Freshman of the Year

In 2000, Kevin Stefanski graduated from St. Joseph's Preparatory School and was named the Quakers Freshman of the Year while playing defensive back at the University of Pennsylvania.

2002: Browns Playoff Appearance

In 2002, prior to Kevin Stefanski's arrival as head coach in 2020, was the last time the Cleveland Browns had made a playoff appearance.

2004: Graduation from University of Pennsylvania

In 2004, Kevin Stefanski graduated from the University of Pennsylvania.

2006: Joined Minnesota Vikings as Assistant Coach

In 2006, Kevin Stefanski began his NFL career as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings.

2006: Joined Minnesota Vikings Coaching Staff

In 2006, Kevin Stefanski joined the Minnesota Vikings as an assistant coach under head coach Brad Childress.

2007: Marriage to Michelle

In 2007, Kevin Stefanski married Michelle, who is also from Philadelphia.

2007: Romeo Crennel's Winning Season

In 2007, Romeo Crennel was the last Browns head coach to lead the franchise to a winning season, prior to Kevin Stefanski in 2020.

2009: Promotion to Assistant Quarterbacks' Coach

In 2009, Kevin Stefanski was promoted to assistant quarterbacks' coach for the Minnesota Vikings.

2013: End of Assistant Quarterbacks' Coach Role

In 2013, Kevin Stefanski concluded his tenure as the assistant quarterbacks' coach for the Minnesota Vikings.

2014: Coached Tight Ends

In 2014, Kevin Stefanski coached the tight ends for the Minnesota Vikings.

2015: Coached Tight Ends

In 2015, Kevin Stefanski coached the tight ends for the Minnesota Vikings.

2016: Coached Running Backs

In 2016, Kevin Stefanski coached the running backs for the Minnesota Vikings.

2017: Promotion to Vikings Quarterbacks Coach

In 2017, Kevin Stefanski was promoted to coach the Vikings quarterbacks, helping the team become the NFL's 10th-highest scoring offense, and Quarterback Case Keenum had his best season.

2017: Giants' Request Denied

In 2017, the New York Giants requested to interview and hire Kevin Stefanski as their new offensive coordinator, but the Minnesota Vikings denied the request.

January 9, 2019: Promotion to Full-Time Offensive Coordinator

On January 9, 2019, Kevin Stefanski was promoted to full-time offensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings.

2019: Departure from Vikings

In 2019, Kevin Stefanski ended his tenure with the Minnesota Vikings after serving as an assistant coach since 2006, including his final two seasons as offensive coordinator.

January 13, 2020: Signed Contract with Cleveland Browns

On January 13, 2020, Kevin Stefanski signed a five-year contract to become the 18th head coach of the Cleveland Browns.

September 13, 2020: Head Coaching Debut Loss

On September 13, 2020, Kevin Stefanski lost his head coaching debut with the Cleveland Browns to the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 38–6, marking the Browns' 16th consecutive Week 1 loss.

2020: Became Head Coach of Cleveland Browns

In 2020, Kevin Stefanski became the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, leading the team to their first playoff appearance since 2002.

2020: NFL Coach of the Year

In 2020, Kevin Stefanski was named the Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year after leading the Browns to an 11-5 record and their first playoff berth since 2002.

2023: Second Playoff Appearance

In 2023, Kevin Stefanski led the Browns to a second playoff appearance and won NFL Coach of the Year a second time.

2023: Second Winning Season

In the 2023 season, Kevin Stefanski led the Browns to a second winning season (11-6) and another playoff appearance, marking the first time the team has made multiple postseason appearances since Marty Schottenheimer.