# Todd Monken — Cleveland Browns Head Coach

## Quick Facts

- **Role:** Head Coach
- **Team:** Cleveland Browns (CLE)
- **Current holder:** Todd Monken (first NFL HC job)
- **Coaching tree:** see Coaching Trees

## 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)

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