Report: Vikings OC Stefanski to interview with Panthers, Browns

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski has head coaching interviews scheduled with the Carolina Panthers and the Cleveland Browns, sources told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

The 37-year-old Stefanski coordinated the NFL's eighth-ranked scoring offense in 2019, though his unit finished a more modest 16th in yardage. He became the permanent play-caller in Minnesota this year after serving as the interim offensive coordinator late in the 2018 season.

Stefanski was reportedly the top choice of Browns executive Paul DePodesta a year ago before the franchise promoted Freddie Kitchens, who was recently fired after one season as head coach.

The Panthers have been linked to other candidates such as Mike McCarthy, Eric Bieniemy, Perry Fewell, and Matt Rhule during their coaching search, while the Browns have been connected to a laundry list of names.