Todd Monken — Cleveland Browns Head Coach

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Todd Monken — Cleveland Browns Head Coach

Quick Facts

Background

Came from the Baltimore Ravens, where he was the offensive coordinator. In his 60s; first NFL head coaching shot. Inherits Cleveland's perpetual QB question mark. DC Jim Schwartz left after Monken came in — Browns reset that side of the staff.

2026 Outlook

Monken's transition from Baltimore's elite offense to Cleveland presents immediate challenges. Early OTA reports indicate frustration with execution — throwing interceptions in seven-on-seven drills where defenses are not even rushing. The biggest question is quarterback stability: Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Taylen Green compete for a job with uncertain answers, a stark contrast to coaching Lamar Jackson. Whether Monken can elevate a raw QB room into franchise stability will define his tenure. (per Todd Monken might already regret taking Cleveland Browns job)

Scheme and Tendencies

OC track record with Lamar Jackson plus Georgia (national-championship-level college). In Cleveland he will work with rookies KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston as primary outside receivers, with Harold Fannin Jr. emerging as a target alpha at tight end.

Recent News

  • 2026-05-21 — Todd Monken might already regret taking Cleveland Browns job (Todd Monken might already regret taking Cleveland Browns job)
  • 2026-05-21 — Has New Browns Head Coach Todd Monken Met Myles Garrett? 'No' (Has New Browns Head Coach Todd Monken Met Myles Garrett? 'No')
  • 2026-05-04 — Dynasty Nerds calls Concepcion an underrated landing spot fit in a Monken offense; potential Zay Flowers-type slot weapon (Dynasty Nerds 2026 rookie landing spots best and worst post-draft)
  • 2026-02-24 — The Athletic 2026 coaching cycle profile (NFL 2026 head coach cycle leaned offense (10 hires, NYT))

Sources

  • Dynasty Nerds 2026 rookie landing spots best and worst post-draft
  • NFL 2026 head coach cycle leaned offense (10 hires, NYT)