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 Stefanski would call plays again.

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 coach Kevin Stefanski will reassume playcalling duties next season after relinquishing them midway through the 2024 campaign.

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.”

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced he'd be taking offensive play-calling duties back once again next season, according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic.

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,

Kevin Stefanski relinquished play-calling duties last season, doing so despite having claimed two Coach of the Year honors this decade. With Tommy Rees moving into the OC role in Cleveland, the decorated HC is returning to familiar territory.

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.

The Browns head coach appeared on the team’s new podcast and gave an authentic glimpse of the offensive plan for the future