The Cleveland Browns are having quite an intriguing offseason, making notable moves intended to help them become a legitimate Super Bowl contender in the 2025 NFL season. But they also took a little break on Thursday to wish head coach Kevin Stefanski a happy birthday.
Stefanski, who has been coaching the Browns since the 2020 NFL season, turns 43 years old.
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“Sending along some very happy birthday wishes to our fearless leader,” the Browns posted on their official Instagram account as a caption for a photo that shows a serious-looking image of Stefanski and a greeting for his big day.
Many fans have followed suit and wished Stefanski a happy birthday as well in the comments section. However, many others took the moment as an opportunity to issue a demand to the Browns.
Their request? To see Cleveland sign free agent running back Nick Chubb.
“For your birthday, SIGN NICK CHUBB!!!!!” a commenter wrote.
“Happy Birthday coach! Sign Chubb!!” shared another.
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“Happy birthday. Sign Chubb,” a social media user demanded.
One fan simply wondered, “Chubb?”
“Happy birthday! Sign Nick Chubb,” echoed another.
From a different comment: “Can’t believe yall chose Ford over Chubb…drafting 2 young RB would have reduced the workload for Chubb anyway.. no need to worry about past injuries!! Do right by him and the City!”
Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) scores a touchdown against the Broncos.Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Chubb is one of the greatest players to ever suit up for Cleveland, but the Browns have seemingly moved on from him after his contract expired at the end of the 2025 season. Injuries have slowed down the former Georgia Bulldog star tailback, who has only played in 10 games in the last two seasons.
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His chances of coming back to Cleveland also took a hit when the team took two running backs in the 2025 NFL draft, indicating that the Browns are heading in a different direction when it comes to their running back room.
Cleveland took Quinshon Judkins of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second round and Dylan Sampson of the Tennessee Volunteers in the fourth round.
A four-time Pro Bowler, Chubb racked up 6,843 rushing yards and 51 touchdowns on 1,340 carries through 85 games during his time with the Browns.
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