The evolution of the black quarterback (2:38)

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3dCourtney Cronin and Jake Trotter

'You want to work hard for him': What Browns are getting in Kevin Stefanski

Those who have known him during his 14-year journey with the Vikings say Kevin Stefanski doesn't believe he has all the answers. And that's just what the Browns were looking for.

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5dPro Football Focus

The highest-graded NFL players: Top overall, plus surprises and best rookies

Pro Football Focus gives us its top grades at every position for veterans and rookies, along with a few surprises.

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6dNFL Nation

Picking the biggest looming free-agent decisions for all 32 NFL teams

Will the Titans give Ryan Tannehill a big contract? Will Jadeveon Clowney leave Seattle? Here are the roster questions facing every team.

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Source: Stefanski given 5-year deal with Browns

Kevin Stefanski has been handed a five-year contract to take over as the 18th full-time Cleveland Browns coach, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

7dA FiveThirtyEight Chat

FiveThirtyEight: The NFL's Divisional Round Gave Us A Few Near-Upsets -- And One Certified Mega-Upset

(Sara Ziegler, sports editor): Well, that was quite a weekend.

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7dCourtney Cronin

Vikes' goal in OC search: Continuity for Cousins

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said the Vikings will run the same offensive system in 2020, prioritizing continuity around quarterback Kirk Cousins as Minnesota searches for its fifth offensive coordinator in five seasons.

Courtney Cronin ESPN Staff Writer

Mike Zimmer said he spent an hour on the phone with his mentor Bill Parcells dissecting how the Vikings can get "over the hump" and to the next level. "We've been to the conference championship, we've been to the divisional game, we've been in a wild card game where we lost by a field goal and just try to figure out how do we get over this hump of getting to the next level and eventually winning this thing."

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7dCourtney Cronin

Concerns about offense the major focus as Vikings begin the offseason

Minnesota has a lengthy offseason to-do list, but it all starts with finding a replacement for offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski.

ESPN Daily: All Of The NFL's Divisional Weekend Drama

This weekend's NFL action was full of shock and awe. On Saturday, the San Francisco 49ers' defense stymied Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings. In Baltimore, the Ravens were upset by a stout Tennessee Titans defense and ferocious rushing attack. And on Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs engineered a breathtaking comeback over the Houston Texans, and Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers held on to defeat the Seattle Seahawks. ESPN insider Bill Barnwell and Mina Kimes break down the highs and lows of the divisional weekend.

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6hJeremy Fowler

NFL overhaul tiers: Which teams will look most different in 2020?

From franchises that will tear it all down to those that just need a few tweaks, here are the offseason priorities for every team no longer playing.

Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer

Vikings defensive coordinator George Edwards is not expected to return to Minnesota for next season, per source.

Ryan: Stefanski is a fantastic hire for the Browns (1:58)

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8dJake Trotter

Sources: Browns plan to hire Vikes OC Stefanski

The Cleveland Browns are planning to hire Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski as their head coach, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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9dMike Triplett

Saints' Michael Thomas reveals broken hand while trolling Vikings

The All-Pro receiver suggested the Vikings got what they deserved, as they lost to the 49ers in the divisional round.

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Sources: Vikes worked out ex-coach Newman, 41

Terence Newman, who played 15 seasons before becoming an assistant coach with the Vikings, worked out with the team this week as a possible fix for their secondary heading into Saturday's playoff game, sources told ESPN.

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9dCourtney Cronin

Offensive changes at heart of offseason storyline for Vikings

From developments on the offensive line to the playcaller to running back, Minnesota has a big to-do list to focus on in 2020.

Seth Walder ESPN Analytics

Nick Bosa recorded a pass rush win rate of 41% today, his best PRWR game this season. PRWR is an ESPN metric powered by NFL Next Gen Stats.

49ers win 1st playoff game in 6 years, 27-10 over Vikings

Jimmy Garoppolo threw a TD pass on his opening drive as a playoff starter and then watched San Francisco's defense and running game take over from there in the 49ers' 27-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the divisional round Saturday.

Brian Burke ESPN Analytics

The 49ers Pass Rush Win Rate (PRWR) is 62% almost halfway through the 4th quarter League average is just over 40%. Bosa has 5 Pass Rush Wins, Buckner 3, and Ford 2. Four other 49ers rushers with 1. PRWR is an ESPN metric powered by raw tracking data from NextGen Stats.