diff --git a/.github/CODEOWNERS b/.github/CODEOWNERS
index 37ffd108d77..3a45d469927 100644
--- a/.github/CODEOWNERS
+++ b/.github/CODEOWNERS
@@ -38,14 +38,12 @@ pnpm-lock.yaml
 /curriculum/challenges/english/* @freecodecamp/curriculum
 
 # -------------------------------------------------
-# Files that need attention from Staff
+# Files that need attention from i18n & dev team
 # -------------------------------------------------
 
-# README, LICENSE, etc.
-/*.md @freeCodeCamp/staff
-
 # i18n Quotes
-**/motivation.json @freeCodeCamp/staff @freeCodeCamp/i18n
+**/motivation.json @freeCodeCamp/dev-team @freeCodeCamp/i18n
+
 
 # -------------------------------------------------
 # Files that need attention from the mobile team