Baker Mayfield, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, publicly criticized his former head coach, Kevin Stefanski, on social media. This criticism came in response to a reporter labeling Mayfield's time with the Browns under Stefanski as a "dumpster fire." Mayfield expressed his disappointment, stating he is "still waiting on a text/call from him after I got shipped off like a piece of garbage" and looks forward to facing Stefanski, now the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, twice next season.
Mayfield's tenure with the Cleveland Browns ended after four seasons, marked by his trade to the Carolina Panthers following the Browns' acquisition of Deshaun Watson. Despite this acrimonious departure, Mayfield and Stefanski had previously led the Browns to their first playoff victory in 26 years in the 2020 season. However, Mayfield's subsequent season was hampered by a torn labrum, affecting the team's performance. Stefanski was later fired by the Browns after the 2025 season. Mayfield's career trajectory included stints with the Panthers and Rams before joining the Buccaneers in 2023.
