{"id":646963,"date":"2026-01-05T17:48:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T16:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=646963"},"modified":"2026-01-05T20:18:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T19:18:01","slug":"cleveland-browns-next-head-coach-betting-odds-favorites-after-the-firing-of-kevin-stefanski","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/cleveland-browns-next-head-coach-betting-odds-favorites-after-the-firing-of-kevin-stefanski\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleveland Browns Next Head Coach Betting Odds and Favorites After the Firing of Kevin Stefanski"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Winning two Coach of the Years awards in Cleveland couldn&rsquo;t save Kevin Stefanski from the axe. The Browns fired him on Monday following a dismal 5-12 campaign in 2025, which compounded their struggles to an 8-26 record over the last two years, including a 3-14 finish in 2024. Despite leading the team to playoff appearances in his inaugural 2020 season and again in 2023, plus a wild-card victory over the Steelers in 2020, the franchise finished below .500 in four of his six years, with the recent seasons marking a sharp decline. The exit perpetuates the coaching search, as Cleveland continues its quest for a stable coach-quarterback tandem to make this team a sustained winner. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">GM Andrew Berry on Coach Stefanski&rsquo;s impact on the organization and the team's focus on the steps ahead <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RrvDYhz7bl\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/RrvDYhz7bl<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cleveland Browns (@Browns) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Browns\/status\/2008178966021222789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>January 5, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Stefanski appeared poised to be that leader early on, but the franchise&rsquo;s chronic quarterback woes ultimately undermined him. The disastrous 2022 trade for Deshaun Watson, who signed a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract, set the team back. Watson managed just 19 starts before suffering a potentially career-ending Achilles tear last year, followed by a re-tear this season. Stefanski navigated a 7-10 record in 2022 and orchestrated an unexpected 11-6 playoff run in 2023 with Joe Flacco, but the ensuing years proved horrible, featuring rotations of Watson, Jameis Winston, Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders. <\/p><p>Now that he&rsquo;s fired who has the top odds to be the next head coach for the Browns? Let&rsquo;s find out. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Has the Top Odds To Be the Next Head Coach of the Cleveland Browns?<\/h2><p>Following Kevin Stefanski&rsquo;s firing on January 5, 2026, after a 5-12 season, the Browns&rsquo; head coaching search- led by GM Andrew Berry- has generated early speculation. Here are the tops odds for the Browns&rsquo; next head coaching hire, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/bookies.com\/news\/next-cleveland-browns-head-coach-odds\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>bookies.com<\/a>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Coach<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Current Position<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Percentage Change<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Klint Kubiak<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Seahawks Offensive Coordinator <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20.0%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Mike McDaniel<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dolphins Head Coach<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16.7%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Kliff Kingsbury<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Commanders Offensive Coordinator <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16.7%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Joe Brady<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bills Offensive Coordinator <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14.3%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Frank Smith<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dolphins Offensive Coordinator <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12.5%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+700<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>\n\n\n            <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTable\" >\n                                                            <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock\">\n                    <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock-item MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock-item--flex2\">\n                                    <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableLogo\" style=\"background-color: #1493ff\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/mm-business-data\/images\/brands\/9b4dabf72537-500-FanDuel.jpeg\" alt=\"FanDuel\">\n            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableTitleAndRate\">\n                <div 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This quarterback development skill is particularly appealing to the <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nfl\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Browns<\/a>, who are navigating uncertainty with rookie Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and lingering Deshaun Watson issues. <\/p><p>Mike McDaniel, the 42-year-old Miami Dolphins head coach, emerges as a compelling candidate for the Cleveland Browns vacancy if Miami part ways. His Shanahan-tree offensive genius, honed as 49ers OC and Dolphins HC, delivers explosive, innovative schemes ideal for developing QB Shedeur Sanders, Prior Browns ties (2014 WR coach) also give familiarity, while his proven play-calling and quarterback elevation skills address Cleveland&rsquo;s offensive woes. <\/p><p>Kliff Kingsbury is currently the Washington Commanders offensive coordinator, who is also a strong contender for the Browns&rsquo; head coaching job. His high-octane Air Raid offense has transformed sophomore QB Jayden Daniels into a star in 2025, showcasing elite quarterback development skills critical for Cleveland&rsquo;s Shedeur Sanders. Prior head coaching experience with the Cardinals (28-37-1) could add a veteran perspective, while innovative play-calling could revitalize the Browns&rsquo; attack. <\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTIa6Qukm-i\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTIa6Qukm-i\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'> <div style=\" display: flex; 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