It looks like the Cleveland Browns are on the verge of adding a bit of Crimson Tide to their coaching staff. At the moment, the team is reportedly working to hire Tommy Rees as tight ends coach, and he’ll have a role in the overall development of the passing game, per the Athletic’s Zac Jackson.
Now, with his expected transfer to the Browns, Reese has the likes of David Njoku, Harrison Bryant and Jordan Akins to work with at the tight end position. Njoku, in particular, spearheads the Browns in that position. Finishing the year with 975 receiving yards (882 in the regular season and 93 in the playoffs) and six touchdowns, Njoku has been a crucial player in the Browns’ campaign this past season.
Rees spent one season as Alabama’s offensive coordinator under Nick Saban. New coach Kalen DeBoer did not retain Rees after Saban decided to retire.
It is no surprise that Rees was not unemployed for long. He previously served as Notre Dame’s offensive coordinator and has a good reputation around the sport. This will be his second NFL job, as he spent 2016 as an offensive assistant for the San Diego Chargers.
The Browns made the playoffs on the strength of their defense in 2023, as Joe Flacco wound up being their most effective quarterback. Rees will be tasked with getting the most out of Deshaun Watson going forward.
