BEREA — Kevin Stefanski said the entire offensive operation for the Browns was going to go under the microscope during the bye week . That included the head coach's own role as play-caller for one of the NFL's worst offenses .

Would the Browns return from the bye with offensive coordinator Tommy Rees calling the plays, starting with the Nov. 9 game at the New York Jets? Or would Stefanski do what he's done most of his head-coaching career, and remain as the one calling them?

It turns out to be option No. 1 for Stefanski, who'll give the call sheet to his 33-year-old offensive coordinator. Buy Cleveland Browns tickets

This is the second year in a row Stefanski has surrendered play-calling duties in the middle of the season. After the Browns fell to 1-6 in the 2024 season and lost

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