Cleveland Browns head coach history
Kevin Stefanski
Stefanski is the head coach for the Cleveland Browns since the 2020 season, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2020, 2023) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Stefanski in playoff games.
Freddie Kitchens
Kitchens was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2019 season.
Hue Jackson
Jackson was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2016-2018 seasons, a total of three years. Jackson's record as the team's head coach was 3-36-1, making him the least successful head coach in Cleveland Browns history.
Mike Pettine
Pettine was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years.
Rob Chudzinski
Chudzinski was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2013 season. Chudzinski's record as the team's head coach was 4-12-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Cleveland Browns history.
Pat Shurmur
Shurmur was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years.
Eric Mangini
Mangini was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years.
Romeo Crennel
Crennel was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2005-2008 seasons, a total of four years.
Butch Davis
Davis was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2001-2004 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2002) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Davis in playoff games.
Chris Palmer
Palmer was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1999-2000 seasons, a total of two years. Palmer's record as the team's head coach was 5-27-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Cleveland Browns history.
Bill Belichick
Belichick was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1991-1995 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Belichick in playoff games.
Bud Carson
Carson was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1989) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Carson in playoff games.
Marty Schottenheimer
Schottenheimer was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1985-1988 seasons, a total of four years. Schottenheimer's record as the team's head coach was 40-23-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1985-1988) and had a 2-4 record under Coach Schottenheimer in playoff games.
Sam Rutigliano
Rutigliano was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1978-1984 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1980, 1982) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Rutigliano in playoff games.
Forrest Gregg
Gregg was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1975-1977 seasons, a total of three years.
Nick Skorich
Skorich was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1971-1974 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1971-1972) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Skorich in playoff games.
Blanton Collier
Collier was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1963-1970 seasons, a total of eight years. Collier's record as the team's head coach was 76-34-2, making him the second-most successful head coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1964-1965, 1967-1969) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Collier in playoff games.
Paul Brown
Brown was the head coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1946-1962 seasons, a total of seventeen years. Brown's record as the team's head coach was 158-48-8, making him the most successful head coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs twelve times (1946-1955, 1957-1958) and had a 9-5 record under Coach Brown in playoff games.
Cleveland Browns head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Stefanski | 2020-2024 | 39-35-0 | 52.7% | 1-2 |
| Freddie Kitchens | 2019 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Hue Jackson | 2016-2018 | 3-36-1 | 8.8% | 0-0 |
| Mike Pettine | 2014-2015 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Rob Chudzinski | 2013 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Pat Shurmur | 2011-2012 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Eric Mangini | 2009-2010 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Romeo Crennel | 2005-2008 | 24-40-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Butch Davis | 2001-2004 | 24-35-0 | 40.7% | 0-1 |
| Chris Palmer | 1999-2000 | 5-27-0 | 15.6% | 0-0 |
| Bill Belichick | 1991-1995 | 36-44-0 | 45.0% | 1-1 |
| Bud Carson | 1989-1990 | 11-13-1 | 46.0% | 1-1 |
| Marty Schottenheimer | 1985-1988 | 40-23-0 | 63.5% | 2-4 |
| Sam Rutigliano | 1978-1984 | 47-50-0 | 48.5% | 0-2 |
| Forrest Gregg | 1975-1977 | 18-23-0 | 43.9% | 0-0 |
| Nick Skorich | 1971-1974 | 30-24-2 | 55.4% | 0-2 |
| Blanton Collier | 1963-1970 | 76-34-2 | 68.8% | 3-4 |
| Paul Brown | 1946-1962 | 158-48-8 | 75.7% | 9-5 |
Cleveland Browns head coach facts
- Paul Brown was the first head coach in Browns history in 1946.
- Paul Brown coached the most seasons as the Browns's head coach at seventeen seasons.
- Kevin Stefanski is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2020 season.