Browns to appoint Todd Monken as head coach after slew of candidate withdrawals

January 28, 2026

TL;DR

Todd Monken has been named the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
Monken previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens.
He has prior experience with the Browns as an offensive coordinator in 2019.
The Browns have had six coaches hired by owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam since 2012, with a losing record.
The team is looking to improve its offense, which has struggled, partly due to quarterback instability.
Deshaun Watson's trade in 2022 has been a significant setback for the team.
Monken's immediate priorities include retaining defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and addressing the quarterback situation.
The Browns possess the sixth and 24th overall selections in the upcoming NFL draft.

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