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.

Rees, who spent three seasons as the starting QB at Notre Dame, is a fast-rising coach who's on his third OC position in five years.

The Browns hired former tight ends coach Tommy Rees to be their next offensive coordinator. Here's five things to know about Rees.