If the Browns hadn’t promoted Rees, he may have received interest from new Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for his offensive coordinator vacancy. By the same token, Vrabel took the Browns consultant job in 2024 with the gentleman’s agreement that he wouldn’t raid Stefanski’s staff when he got his next gig.

The Cleveland Browns have found their new offensive coordinator, promoting tight ends coach Tommy Rees. After just one season with the team, Rees made his impression on not only the Browns and head coach Kevin Stefanski but also consultant Mike Vrabel as well.

The Browns’ dismal 3-14 season reportedly isn’t expected to impact the future of head coach Kevin Stefanski, but that didn’t stop Cleveland from making a major change to its staff less than a day after their 2024 campaign ended.