Overview
- Atlanta announced the hire Thursday, confirming earlier reports after Rees traveled to the city on Wednesday.
- Rees spent the past two seasons under Stefanski in Cleveland, becoming offensive coordinator in 2025 and taking over play-calling in Week 10 after a 2-6 start.
- He inherits an offense featuring All-Pro Bijan Robinson and receiver Drake London, with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. working back from November knee surgery.
- It is not yet determined whether Stefanski or Rees will call offensive plays for the Falcons in 2026.
- Cleveland’s 2025 offense ranked 31st in scoring and 30th in yards, and the Browns must now fill the OC role while advancing a head-coach search that must satisfy Rooney Rule interview requirements.