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Browns Return to Stefanski-Era Ground Game as Rookie Sanders Takes 11-on-11 Reps

Stefanski’s play-calling takeover under new coordinator Tommy Rees drives a ground-game overhaul during OTAs.

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Overview

  • Kevin Stefanski fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, promoted Tommy Rees and retook play-calling duties to restore his early run-focused system.
  • Mike Bloomgren joined as offensive line coach and earned Joel Bitonio’s praise for his meticulous film work and on-field presence.
  • Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders has begun 11-on-11 reps in OTAs and is competing for the starting role.
  • Cleveland addressed its ground-game woes from last season’s bottom-five rushing ranks by drafting running backs Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson and tight end Harold Fannin Jr.
  • Bitonio, back for a 12th season, says the revamped scheme resembles the 2020-21 outside-zone and power packages designed to keep the defense fresh.