NFL Feb 03, 2026

Todd Monken: Cleveland Browns hire former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator as head coach

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Todd Monken: Cleveland Browns hire former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator as head coach

The Cleveland Browns named Todd Monken as their next head coach.

Monken had been Baltimore's offensive coordinator for the past three seasons and this is his first head coach job after 11 years as an assistant. He first interviewed on January 10 and had a second interview on January 20.

He has also interviewed for Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator opening and was tied to the New York Giants offensive coordinator spot after John Harbaugh was named head coach.

Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and Los Angeles Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase were also finalists.

"[Todd] is an outstanding leader and has a clear vision to lead our team as a strong communicator who values trust with his players but also accountability and preparation," owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam said in a statement.

Cleveland fired Kevin Stefanksi on January 5 following six seasons and a 46-58 record. Stefanski - who was hired as Atlanta's coach on Saturday - was a two-time AP NFL Coach of the Year and led the Browns to the playoffs in 2020 and '23.

The Browns were 5-12 this season and 8-26 the past two years.

Monken does have previous history with the Browns, serving as offensive coordinator on Freddie Kitchens' staff in 2019. He went to the University of Georgia from 2020-22 and was the offensive coordinator when the Bulldogs won the national title in 2021 and '22.

The Ravens were second in the league this season in rushing yards per game (156.6 yards) and 11th in scoring, averaging 24.9 points per game. Baltimore was the league's top-ranked offense in 2024, when it became the first team in NFL history to have at least 4,000 passing yards and 3,000 rushing yards in the same season.

Monken also has worked in Jacksonville (2007-10) and Tampa Bay (2016-17). He was the head coach at Southern Mississippi from 2011-13 and had a 13-26 record.

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