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Reports: Browns hiring Todd Monken as head coach

The Cleveland Browns will name Todd Monken as their next head coach, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. Monken spent the past three seasons as the offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens, where he worked with former NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, but has experience with the Browns franchise.

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The Cleveland Browns Make Surprise Pick for New Head Coach in Todd Monken

The Cleveland Browns reportedly have their new head coach. After a lengthy and extremely thorough coaching search that lasted 24 days, finally the white smoke is becoming visible at the Berea compound.

Cleveland Browns News / Larry Brown Sports / January 28

Browns have hired a new head coach

The Cleveland Browns have found their new head coach. The Browns are hiring former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken to replace Kevin Stefanski, according to multiple reports.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / January 28

Cleveland Browns go with the unexpected decision of 3 head coaching candidates for the future of the franchise

The Cleveland Browns have wrapped up their head coaching decision after 23 days searching to replace Kevin Stefanski. After having three final candidates

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The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

How many of the 19 NFL quarterbacks to win 14 games in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

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Cleveland Browns News / 5 GOATs / January 28

Report: Cleveland Browns hiring Todd Monken as next head coach

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Cleveland Browns are set to hire Todd Monken to be the franchise’s next head coach. Monken previously spent time as the Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator, a move now-former HC John Harbaugh made in 2023.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 28

Giants suffer first loss of offseason with Browns' Todd Monken decision

The New York Giants have been considered by many as big winners of the early portion of the NFL offseason after they hired John Harbaugh as their next head coach. Big Blue has now suffered its first significant loss of the Harbaugh era.

The 'NFL coach all-time wins leaders' quiz

John Harbaugh Retains Two Giants Coaches, Hires Two From Ravens Staff

DeAndre Hopkins addresses uncertain Ravens future after Jesse Minter hiring

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 28

Cleveland Browns Coaching Search Reportedly Down To Three Candidates

The Cleveland Browns are in the middle of a coaching search, and they might be getting closer to a selection. Cleveland.com's Browns reporter, Mary Kay Cabot reported on X Tuesday night that the Browns have seemingly narrowed their search to three finalists for the position.

Cleveland Browns News / NFL Analysis Network / January 28

The Browns have three head coach finalists. Jimmy Haslam already has a favorite, and it’s Schwartz

The Cleveland Browns are down to three head coach candidates. Todd Monken, Nate Scheelhaase, and Jim Schwartz are the finalists. The Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders are no longer competing for the same candidates.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 28

Why Stefanski believes he'll be a 'skillful sailor' after experiences with Browns

Why new Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski believes he'll be a 'skillful sailor' after experiences with Browns

While Stefanski ultimately earned NFL Coach of the Year Award honors twice during his Cleveland tenure, the Browns more recently went 8-26 from Week 1 of the 2024 season through the 2025 campaign.

New Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski responds to warning from Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Total Pro Sports / January 27

Two-Time Super Bowl Champion QB Named as Shocking Potential Replacement for Shedeur Sanders on Cleveland Browns

Shedeur Sanders failed to make a better impression during his rookie NFL season. The former Colorado Buffaloes star endured a tough draft process that included a dramatic slip to the fifth round.

Shedeur Sanders News / The Spun / January 27

News Anchor Ripped Shedeur Sanders, 2026 Pro Bowl

Much to the surprise of NFL fans around the country, Shedeur Sanders is heading to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games. Sanders, the 144th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, completed 56.6% of his passes during his rookie season for 1,400 yards with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 27

Former Cleveland Browns Safety Set To Lead Buffalo’s Defense

The Cleveland Browns haven’t filled any of their outstanding vacancies on staff yet, including the ever so important head coach and offensive coordinator positions, but several people with ties to the franchise have been in the news lately.

Myles Garrett News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 27

A Piece of Myles Garrett’s Record-Breaking Year Has Made It to Canton’s Hall of Fame

Myles Garrett’s historic 23-sack season has already netted him some significant hardware at the beginning of awards season, and another very important individual trophy will surely be coming his way during the upcoming NFL Honors awards show.

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The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

Shedeur Sanders News / Athlon Sports / January 27

Shedeur Sanders Reacts to Career News Amid Criticism

Coach Prime’s son, Shedeur Sanders, had a story filled with more twists and turns than any other NFL rookie this season. The first shock was his fifth-round

Kevin Stefanski News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 27

Tommy Rees’ Rise Continues After Leaving Cleveland Browns

Former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski was formally introduced as the 19th head coach of the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, a little over four weeks since being let go by the Browns.

Cleveland Browns News / The Spun / January 27

3 Coaches Are Still 'In The Mix' For The Browns Job

The Cleveland Browns have seemingly had one of the messiest coaching searches in recent memory, but someone is going to wind up with the job. Based on the newest report, at least three coaches are still "in the mix" for the job.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / January 27

Cleveland Browns hold the upper hand with a coach that another NFL team wants due to its head coaching decision

The Cleveland Browns' search for a new head coach has lasted over three weeks and is expected to end soon. Cleveland made a trip to Los Angeles on Monday

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 27

Browns’ Unsung Hero of 2025 Won’t Be Overlooked After Stellar Season

The Cleveland Browns' defense had a season to remember despite the team's only five wins in 2025. From Myles Garrett's NFL-record 23 sacks in a season to rookie Carson Schwesinger's breakout year, the Browns were a top-five defense that performed well, but one defender on the team had a great season without anyone noticing.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / January 27

Marcus Spears knows why NFL made 'crazy as hell' Shedeur Sanders Pro Bowl decision

Members of the NFL community understandably rolled their eyes when it was learned on Monday that Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders had been added to the Pro Bowl Games roster.

Pro Bowl desperately reaches for attention with selection of Shedeur Sanders

Grant Udinski becomes latest coach to turn down Browns

The 'Last debut starter to win by NFL team' quiz

Jim Schwartz News / Pro Football Rumors / January 26