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Browns Head Coach Stefanski Relinquishes Play-Calling Duties to Offensive Coordinator Tommy Rees

Cleveland, OH – In a surprising move following the bye week, Cleveland Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski announced that Offensive Coordinator Tommy Rees will assume play-calling duties, effective immediately. This marks the second consecutive year Stefanski has ceded the play-calling responsibility, previously handing it over to Ken Dorsey mid-season in 2024 before reclaiming the role after Rees’s promotion.

“These are things that I’m always looking at – what can we do better,” Stefanski stated during his Monday press conference. “I have a ton of trust and faith in Tommy. He’s more than capable, so excited for him. But, bottom line is, we have to just get better collectively.”

Stefanski emphasized that the decision was made after careful evaluation during the bye week, believing Rees can inject new life into the offense. “I just felt like it was the right time for this,” Stefanski said, adding that he will continue to support Rees in his new role. “He understands what we need to do, which is stay on the field and score some points.”

Rees, 33, brings a wealth of experience to the role. A former quarterback at Notre Dame, he served as the Fighting Irish’s offensive coordinator before a stint at Alabama under Nick Saban. He joined the Browns’ staff in 2024, initially as a pass game specialist and tight ends coach.

The change in play-callers will not affect the quarterback position, with rookie Dillon Gabriel set to make his fifth start against the Jets on Sunday. It remains to be seen if the shift in offensive strategy will provide a spark for the Browns as they enter the latter half of the season.

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