Not only are roster spots at stake for the Cleveland Browns going into the 2025 season, but front office jobs are also in jeopardy. According to reports, frustrations within the building reached a boiling point after yet another disappointing season that fell short of postseason expectations. According to Kevin Collard, the Browns came close to firing General Manager Andrew Berry this offseason. But one key voice stepped in: head coach Kevin Stefanski. “Per source, the #Browns nearly fired GM Andrew Berry this offseason but Head Coach, Kevin Stefanski, stepped in and vouched for Berry. It’s safe to say that Andrew Berry is on a very hot seat going into the 2025-2026 NFL season.”
Berry, who is starting his sixth season as general manager, has been involved in all significant choices since 2020. While he’s helped build one of the AFC’s most talented defenses and kept continuity on the coaching side, his big swings have brought criticism. The most significant of these was the contentious Deshaun Watson trade and the $230 million deal that came with it. Berry’s seat could not be more desirable when you include a string of unimpressive draft selections, such as Greg Newsome and Jedrick Wills.
Per source, the #Browns nearly fired GM Andrew Berry this offseason but Head Coach, Kevin Stefanski, stepped in and vouched for Berry.
It’s safe to say that Andrew Berry is on a very hot seat going into the 2025-2026 NFL season.
— Kevin Collard (@kevin_collard1) June 11, 2025
Radio host Adam Gerstenhaber didn’t hold back, pointing out Berry’s draft misses and poor talent evaluation during a recent segment. “He just hasn’t drafted well overall,” he said bluntly. The Browns announced extensions for both Stefanski and Berry in 2024, with ownership publicly backing their leadership. But the message is clear: this is Berry’s make-or-break year. Stefanski may have saved him from being fired, but he can’t protect him from the results in 2025.
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