Browns Players Report Lack of Culture, Accountability, Standards in 2025 NFLPA Survey

Players ranked the Cleveland Browns 30th out of 32 NFL teams on the latest NFLPA survey in part because of a perceived "lack of culture, accountability, and standards within the organization," according to the NFLPA.

This marks the worst rating the Browns have received since the NFLPA began releasing team report cards three years ago. The franchise ranked 21st in the NFL in 2023 and 23rd in 2024.

The 2025 rating decline was in part because of head coach Kevin Stefanski's grade, which dropped from B- in 2024 to C in 2025.

According to the NFLPA, only 67 percent of surveyed players described Stefanski as "efficient with their time," ranking him 29 out of 32 NFL coaches.

Stefanski was also described as only "moderately receptive to locker room feedback," ranking him 30th in the NFL in the category.

The Browns ownership group, led by team owner Jimmy Haslam, similarly saw its rating drop from a B in 2024 to a C+ in 2025.

According to the NFLPA, players said ownership only "slightly contributes to a positive team culture," ranking the group 29th in the NFL in the category.

Haslam's ownership group was also described as "somewhat committed to building a competitive team," which also ranked 29th in the NFL.

Haslam became majority owner of the Browns in 2012. Stefanski, who stepped into his role as head coach in 2020, signed a contract extension alongside general manager Andrew Berry ahead of the 2024 season.

The Browns, already facing a difficult spring following the re-tear of Deshaun Watson's Achilles tendon and Myles Garrett's trade request, may now have to additionally consider addressing this reported player dissatisfaction this offseason.