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Ravens and Browns Accelerate Coaching Overhauls With High‑Profile Interviews

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Ravens End John Harbaugh’s 18‑Year Tenure The Baltimore Ravens announced the dismissal of John Harbaugh after 18 seasons, a decision made earlier in the week and confirmed on Jan 5, 2026. The move follows a 5‑12 season that failed to meet franchise expectations. The organization also met with Denver assistants Vance Joseph and Davis Webb as part of a broad search for a replacement[1].

Ravens Meet Former Browns Coach and Seahawks Coordinator On Jan 9, 2026, the Ravens interviewed former Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski and Seattle offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak in Owings Mills, Maryland. Stefanski, a two‑time AP Coach of the Year, posted a 46‑58 record and guided the Browns to playoff wins in 2020 and 2023. Kubiak, in his first season with Seattle, previously served as OC for New Orleans and Minnesota and is the son of Super Bowl‑winning coach Gary Kubiak[1].

Browns Release Kevin Stefanski After Six Seasons Cleveland terminated Kevin Stefanski on Jan 5, 2026, ending a six‑year stint that produced a 46‑58 overall record and two playoff appearances. The decision cited persistent quarterback instability—13 different starters, seven in the last two seasons—as a primary factor. Owner‑family Haslam retained GM Andrew Berry, and Stefanski met with the ownership on the night of the announcement[3].

Browns Initiate Search With Defensive and Offensive Coordinators The Browns began their head‑coach hunt on Jan 9, 2026, interviewing Detroit‑Lions‑veteran defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. GM Andrew Berry highlighted both as top candidates, noting Schwartz’s league‑leading defenses and Rees’s role in developing quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The interviews signal Cleveland’s intent to choose between a defensive‑focused or offensive‑oriented leader[2].

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Timeline

2008 – The Detroit Lions become the first NFL team to finish a season 0‑16, a low point that later frames Jim Schwartz’s turnaround as head coach. [1]

2009‑2013 – Jim Schwartz serves as the Lions’ head coach, posting a 29‑52 record and guiding the franchise to a playoff appearance in 2011, its first since the 0‑16 season. [1]

2020 – Under Kevin Stefanski, the Browns break a 27‑year playoff drought with a 48‑37 wild‑card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. [2]

2023 – Cleveland’s defense leads the NFL in total yards allowed, and Myles Garrett records 23 sacks, setting a single‑season league record; the Browns also win a wild‑card playoff game against Pittsburgh. [1]

2024 – Tommy Rees joins the Browns as tight‑ends coach and pass‑game specialist after a season at Alabama, later earning promotion to offensive coordinator. [1]

2025 season – The Browns finish 5‑12, winning their final two games, including a 20‑18 victory over Cincinnati; the team uses 13 different starting quarterbacks during Stefanski’s tenure, seven in the last two seasons. [2]

Jan 5, 2026 – The Browns fire head coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons and a 46‑58 record, citing quarterback instability and recent poor performance; owner‑family Paul Haslam confirms GM Andrew Berry remains in place. [2]

Jan 9, 2026 – The Baltimore Ravens dismiss John Harbaugh after 18 seasons, ending the longest‑tenured coaching stint in the league and opening a head‑coach vacancy. [3]

Jan 9, 2026 – The Ravens interview former Browns coach Kevin Stefanski and Seattle offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as candidates for the head‑coach role, while also meeting with Denver assistants Vance Joseph and Davis Webb. [3]

Jan 9, 2026 – The Browns begin their head‑coach search by interviewing defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees; GM Andrew Berry says both are “highly regarded and worthy of consideration.” [1]

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