Browns coach Kevin Stefanski spoke for 57 seconds before skirting the cameras Thursday morning. He introduced new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, explained the hiring process and — oh, by the way — announced he would call plays again.

Kevin Stefanski wasted no time answering the question on everyone’s minds: will he take back playcalling duties with new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees on the job? While introducing Rees at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on Thursday morning,

BEREA, Ohio — 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, with the caveat that “I reserve right to change my mind.”

Stefanski called plays for his first four years with the Browns before making ex-OC Ken Dorsey the play caller late in the 2024 season.

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

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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.

Takeaways from Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees' introductory news conference on Wednesday, starting with Kevin Stefanski's play-calling.

There will be plenty to like about Tommy Rees as Browns OC, provided he effectively aids Kevin Stefanski in regaining what the head coach does best.

Upon introducing new Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski made a surprising announcement regarding who would serve as the team's play call

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.

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