The Browns struggled mightily on offense in 2024, running a muddled system that proved to be ineffective with multiple quarterbacks.

Goodbye, Deshaun Watson era. Hello Kevin Stefanski season. The next chapter of the Browns offense will be defined by their coach.

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

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

After handing over play-calling duties to former offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, head coach Kevin Stefanski is set to reclaim those duties in 2025.

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,

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

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.

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.

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.