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Browns Stun NFL By Hiring Ravens OC Todd Monken as Head Coach

After weeks of interviews, speculation, and shifting expectations, the Cleveland Browns ended their head coaching search with a decision that sent shockwaves through the AFC North.

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Cleveland Browns Get Closer to Hiring New Offensive Coordinator

The Cleveland Browns hired Todd Monken on Wednesday as their next head coach. Only a few days have passed since and the Browns are already working to build out his staff.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 30

Browns Expected To Hire Travis Switzer As Offensive Coordinator

Aaron Wilson reports that the Browns are hiring Ravens run game coordinator Travis Switzer as their offensive coordinator under new HC Todd Monken. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Switzer is considered the frontrunner for the Browns’ offensive coordinator job.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Franchise passing-TD leaders' quiz

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NFL News / Yardbarker / January 30

Browns HC Todd Monken seems to confirm Ravens, Shedeur Sanders story

For a video shared by the Browns on Friday morning, Monken seemed to confirm the Ravens-Sanders story.

What Todd Monken, other coaching candidates reportedly were asked about Browns QB Shedeur Sanders

Browns still have Jim Schwartz hope after hiring of Todd Monken, cryptic Myles Garrett post

Is hiring of Todd Monken as head coach another sign Browns have a dysfunctional building?

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The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

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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.

Todd Monken News / Athlon Sports / January 30

Todd Monken, Browns Dealt Unfortunate Coaching News on Friday

The Cleveland Browns are entering a pivotal offseason after finishing 5‑12 in 2025. The Browns fired head coach Kevin Stefanski after the regular season before hiring Todd Monken as their new leader.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / January 30

What Monken, other candidates reportedly were asked about Sanders

What Todd Monken, other coaching candidates reportedly were asked about Browns QB Shedeur Sanders

For a piece published on Thursday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated shared what Monken and other candidates were left thinking about Sanders following their interactions with the Browns throughout January.

Browns still have Jim Schwartz hope after hiring of Todd Monken, cryptic Myles Garrett post

Is hiring of Todd Monken as head coach another sign Browns have a dysfunctional building?

Will Myles Garrett ask Browns for a trade after Todd Monken, Jim Schwartz decisions?

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / January 30

5 possible candidates to be the next Browns’ defensive coordinator if Jim Schwartz doesn’t return under Todd Monken

The Cleveland Browns' decision to hire former Baltimore Ravensoffensive coordinator Todd Monken as the next head coach was a surprise to everyone including many inside the building. Cleveland has very well lost its defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz due to the hiring process and ultimately the decision to make Monken the head coach.

Shedeur Sanders News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 29

Former Browns Quarterback Believes Shedeur Sanders Looked Promising in 2025

The Cleveland Browns have seemingly never been able to lock down a quarterback long-term. But that notion could change in the blink of an eye if second-year signal caller Shedeur Sanders ends up working out.

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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.

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 29

Browns’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator

2026 can be a reset moment in Cleveland. The Browns enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a genuine opportunity to break out of their sordid history of half-measures.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / January 29

Browns still have Schwartz hope after hiring of Monken, Garrett post

Browns still have Jim Schwartz hope after hiring of Todd Monken, cryptic Myles Garrett post

A Wednesday report revealed that Schwartz said "his goodbyes" to people within the Browns facility after being passed over for the head-coaching job.

Will Myles Garrett ask Browns for a trade after Todd Monken, Jim Schwartz decisions?

Is hiring of Todd Monken as head coach another sign Browns have a dysfunctional building?

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

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

Jim Schwartz News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29

Jim Schwartz furious with Browns after not getting HC job

He has consistently delivered quality defenses and was viewed as a serious candidate to get promoted to the head-coaching job once the team fired Kevin Stefanski.

Will Myles Garrett ask Browns for a trade after Todd Monken, Jim Schwartz decisions?

Is hiring of Todd Monken as head coach another sign Browns have a dysfunctional building?

Steelers can provide unique opportunity to Browns' Jim Schwartz that no other team can

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

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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.