NFL Rumors: Patriots Coordinator Candidate Earns Promotion Elsewhere

Tommy Rees apparently won’t be following Mike Vrabel, after all.

The Cleveland Browns are promoting Rees to their offensive coordinator role, NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday.

Rees was thought to be a potential coordinator candidate for the New England Patriots after he worked with Vrabel in 2024. Rees, who most recently served as the pass game specialist and tight ends coach with the Browns, interviewed for the position last week.

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Rees did not interview with the Patriots, who hired Vrabel on Sunday and introduced him Monday.

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer in mid-December reported Rees could follow Vrabel wherever he goes. Breer reported the same after Vrabel was named head coach in New England.

Former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels also has been linked to Vrabel’s staff. Vrabel said Tuesday he will begin the search for his coordinators immediately, but indicated the process could be a lengthy one.