The Cleveland Browns will head into the wild-card round without their head coach. Kevin Stefanski, who took the Browns to the playoffs in his first season with the team, tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. He will not be coaching in Sunday’s playoff game.
Per a statement from Cleveland, special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will serve as acting head coach. NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo tweeted that offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt is expected to call plays.
Two other members of the coaching staff, as well as two players, have also tested positive. Their names have not been released.
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
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