Sep 28, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski reacts after the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

With the 2025 season slipping away, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has decided to make a significant change ahead of Sunday’s Week 10 game against the New York Jets.

Per Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Monday that he’s handing play-calling duties on offense over to offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. The former Notre Dame quarterback was promoted to OC in January after spending the 2024 season as Cleveland’s pass game specialist and tight ends coach.

Now, Rees will get full authority over the play calls on offense as the 2-6 Browns look to climb out of the AFC North basement.

Stefanski also gave up offensive play-calling duties midway through the 2024 campaign in favor of Ken Dorsey, who was let go after the season and replaced with Rees.

Per ESPN, the Browns are averaging the second-fewest total yards per game (263.5), ahead of only the Tennessee Titans (244.0). Cleveland is also scoring just 15.8 points per game, placing them above only the New Orleans Saints (15.3) and Tennessee (14.4).

Kevin Stefanski’s Job May Be In Serious Jeopardy

Kevin Stefanski (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Barring a completely unexpected second-half surge, the Browns will miss the playoffs for the fourth time in five years. Stefanski knows he’s likely coaching for his job, so it’s going to take a strong finish to stick around in Cleveland beyond this season.

It’s been an awfully frustrating year in Cleveland, with Myles Garrett throwing shade at his teammates after his five-sack game (a Browns single-game record) against the New England Patriots went to waste in a blowout loss.

Disgruntled fans are also anxious to see rookie Shedeur Sanders, who has yet to take a snap a single snap this year. There’s speculation that Sanders will eventually take over as the starter, but Stefanski seems fully committed to Dillon Gabriel unless his mediocre production plummets further.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.