Browns Hit With Major COVID Losses Ahead Of Playoff Game

Multiple members of the coaching staff, including head coach Kevin Stefanski, along with other key on-field contributors were added to the team’s COVID-19 list today, making them ineligible to participate in Sunday night’s playoff game against Pittsburgh.

Here is the official statement from the team:

We were informed this morning that Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, two additional members of the coaching staff and two players have tested positive for COVID-19.

Our contingency planning calls for Special Teams Coordinator Mike Priefer to serve as the acting Head Coach. pic.twitter.com/Mhh9Zt1e4d

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) January 5, 2021