In a move that’s already stirring passionate debate across the NFL community, Cleveland Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski has called on the league to take unprecedented measures ahead of their upcoming clash with the Philadelphia Eagles — specifically, to limit the number of Eagles fans allowed into the stadium.

Stefanski’s concern centers around what he described as “the most disruptive and relentless crowd noise” he’s encountered in his coaching career. Speaking to reporters during a press conference on Wednesday, the usually composed coach didn’t mince words:

“I respect the passion of Eagles fans — but at some point, it stops being about football and starts becoming a competitive imbalance. We’re not talking about normal noise; we’re talking about a wall of sound so intense you can’t hear your own snap count. The league has to look at this before it gets out of control.”

The Browns are set to travel to Philadelphia next month in a matchup that could carry significant playoff implications for both teams. The Eagles’ home crowd has long had a reputation for being among the loudest — and most intimidating — in the NFL, a badge of honor for Philadelphia faithful, but a headache for visiting squads.

While noise has always been part of the game, Stefanski argued that in this case, the decibel levels reached in Lincoln Financial Field pose genuine safety and operational concerns. “When you have offensive linemen who can’t hear the quarterback, when play calls are being lost in the noise, you risk both mistakes and injuries,” he said.

Reaction from the Eagles’ side was swift and unapologetic. One prominent Philadelphia fan account responded on social media with a cheeky, “We’re sorry, Coach… we can’t hear you over all this winning.”

The NFL currently has no formal policy limiting fan attendance based on team allegiance, and league insiders suggest such a move would be virtually impossible to enforce. However, Stefanski’s comments have ignited conversation about whether there should be league-wide decibel limits or enhanced crowd control measures.

For now, Browns players are preparing for what they know will be an ear-splitting atmosphere. Quarterback Deshaun Watson brushed off the controversy, saying, “It’s football. If it’s loud, we just have to be louder in our execution.”

As kickoff approaches, one thing is certain: if Stefanski’s goal was to spark debate — and maybe even turn down the volume — Eagles fans are likely to see it as a challenge. And in Philadelphia, challenges are met with noise. Lots and lots of noise.