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January 21, 2026
Mayfield claps back at former coach Stefanski and says Browns treated him like ‘garbage’
Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield has vented his frustrations over the treatment he received from his former head coach Kevin Stefanski, who he will now face twice a year as an opponent. Mayfield played for Stefanski at the Cleveland Browns before he was traded to the Carolina Panthers in 2022. The two are now major figures in the NFC South after Atlanta hired Stefanski as head coach on Saturday.
TL;DR
- Baker Mayfield criticized former coach Kevin Stefanski for his treatment after being traded from the Cleveland Browns.
- Mayfield will now face Stefanski twice a year as Stefanski is the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.
- Mayfield responded to Stefanski's alleged comment that Mayfield and Deshaun Watson "failed" in Cleveland by calling it a "reach" and stating he never received a follow-up contact after his trade.
- Mayfield led the Browns to the playoffs in Stefanski's first season (2020), their first appearance in 17 years.
- Despite past struggles, Mayfield has found success with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, making two Pro Bowls and leading them to the playoffs in 2023 and 2024.
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