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

Stefanski retained the duty because there were clear indications by then that the new offense, complete with overhauled staff, might struggle early on, and he didn’t want Dorsey taking the heat.

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

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski is reassuming play-calling duties following a 3-14 season and despite making a change at offensive coordinator. While introducing new coordinator Tommy Rees, Stefanski said he's taking back play calling after turning it over midway through last season to Ken Dorsey.

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.

Stefanski called the plays for his first four seasons with the Browns before making ex-OC Ken Dorsey the play-caller late in the season.

Tommy Rees knows exactly what he’s getting into. Cleveland’s numerous offensive issues are no surprise to Rees, who just coached the club’s tight ends during a dreadful 3-14 season before being promoted to coordinator for a team still searching for a franchise quarterback.

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.

Kevin Stefanski eliminated the distraction of play-calling questions all offseason by announcing during new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees’ introductory press conference on Thursday that he’ll handle the chore himself again,

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