Browns to appoint Todd Monken as head coach after slew of candidate withdrawals
The Cleveland Browns are naming Todd Monken as their head coach, according to multiple reports.
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.