CLEVELAND, Ohio — New Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees won’t call plays this season. Head coach Kevin Stefanski made that announcement on Thursday morning when he introduced Rees, newly promoted from tight ends coach to the leader of the Browns offense.

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.

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