After handing over play-calling duties to former offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, head coach Kevin Stefanski is set to reclaim those duties in 2025.
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Thursday that he will resume calling the offensive plays in 2025. Stefanski relinquished play-calling duties to then-offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey after a 1-6 start this season.
Kevin Stefanski is back to calling plays for the Cleveland Browns. This means he’s in charge of deciding what the team does during games.
BEREA, Ohio — Kevin Stefanski eliminated the distraction of playcalling 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.”
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.
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
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski says that new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees will not yet have play-calling duties
Kevin Stefanski relinquished play-calling duties last season, doing so despite having claimed two Coach of the Year honors this decade.
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.
Now officially hired, head coach Kevin Stefanski has released a statement on his decision:
Another Monday is here and that means another mock draft has arrived. It is a quiet time for the Cleveland Browns right now, who will have members of the coaching staff at the Senior Bowl this week helping out there.