Browns Interview Tommy Rees for Head Coach Position
The Cleveland Browns are moving forward in their search for a new head coach. They will interview Tommy Rees, the current offensive coordinator, on Thursday. This follows a recent trend of teams exploring their coaching options following the season.
Browns Interview Tommy Rees for Head Coach Position
Rees is one of two candidates being considered for the position, alongside defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. At just 33 years old, Rees has made a significant impact since joining the Browns’ coaching staff.
Coaching Background
- Joined Browns in 2024 as a tight ends/pass game specialist
- Promoted to offensive coordinator in 2025
- Took over playcalling from Week 10 of the 2025 season
Before his tenure with the Browns, Rees served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Alabama for the 2023 season. His prior experience also includes six seasons at the University of Notre Dame from 2017 to 2022. There, he was instrumental as the offensive coordinator, contributing to an impressive average of over 30 points per game during his tenure.
Notable Achievements
Under Rees’s leadership, the Browns saw remarkable statistics during the 2024 season:
- TE David Njoku ranked in the top 10 among NFL tight ends for receptions and touchdowns:
- 64 receptions
- 5 receiving touchdowns
- TE Jordan Akins achieved a career-high with 40 receptions and 2 touchdowns
- Five tight ends contributed to a total of:
- 111 receptions
- 953 yards
- 8 touchdowns
- WR Jerry Jeudy set a franchise record for receptions in a season and tallied:
- 1,229 receiving yards, ranking fifth in team history
Career Journey
Before his coaching roles, Rees enjoyed a successful playing career as a quarterback at Notre Dame. He was a four-year letterwinner from 2010 to 2013, achieving a starting record of 23-8 and finishing with:
- 61 touchdown passes (second in Notre Dame history)
- 7,351 passing yards (third in Notre Dame history)
Rees began his coaching career as an offensive graduate assistant at Northwestern in 2015. He then served as an offensive assistant with the San Diego Chargers in 2016, where star quarterback Philip Rivers excelled, throwing for over 4,300 yards and 33 touchdowns.
As the Browns evaluate their options, Rees’s extensive background and recent successes will be pivotal in their decision-making process for the head coaching role.
