Last season, amid a period of offensive uncertainty, Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski gave up calling play on offense. Instead, he tasked then-offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey with that job.

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski made official what most suspected after hiring new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees: The head coach will return to play-calling.

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski says that new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees will not yet have play-calling duties

After handing over play-calling duties to former offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, head coach Kevin Stefanski is set to reclaim those duties in 2025.

As you watch film of Rees as the offensive coordinator at Alabama, his attention to detail and flexibility to adjust his scheme to the strength of his players immediately stand out. It’s clear, Rees’ offensive philosophy aligns very well with Kevin Stefanski’s.

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski is reassuming play-calling duties following a 3-14 season and despite making a change at offensive coordinator.

Now officially hired, head coach Kevin Stefanski has released a statement on his decision:

Kevin Stefanski relinquished play-calling duties last season, doing so despite having claimed two Coach of the Year honors this decade.

Kevin Stefanski is back to calling plays. For what it’s worth, the Cleveland Browns’ struggles this season had little to do with who the play caller was. That said, with the team announcing Tommy Rees was getting promoted to offensive coordinator, it makes sense Stefanski would resume calling the plays.

Rees, 32, spent 2024 with the Browns' as a passing game specialist and tight ends coach. Prior to his stop in Cleveland, the former Notre Dame quarterback has coached with Alabama (OC/QBs), Notre Dame (OC/QBs), the San Diego Chargers (OA), and Northwestern (GA). The Browns hold the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

The Cleveland Browns have made a significant move in their coaching staff, with Tommy Rees officially joining as the new offensive coordinator.