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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.

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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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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

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

The 'Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Todd Monken News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 29

First Details of Todd Monken’s Contract With the Browns Emerge

After the Cleveland Browns reached an agreement with Todd Monken to become the team’s new head coach, a few details have emerged regarding the deal. For example, the duration of the contract.

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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 / The Spun / January 29

Former NFL Player Will Compton Trashes Emmanuel Acho

Former FOX Sports personality Emmanuel Acho is facing serious backlash this week because of his take on the Cleveland Browns hiring Todd Monken as their head coach.

NFL News / The SportsRush / January 29

Shilo Sanders Confesses He Nearly Called Maxx Crosby Before Browns-Raiders to Protect Shedeur Sanders

Shedeur Sanders had an insanely polarizing yet newsworthy rookie season, mostly for the wrong reasons. First, he took a draft-day slide to the fifth round.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 29

Rams Hiring ST Coordinator Bubba Ventrone

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Rams are hiring former Browns ST coordinator Bubba Ventrone in the same role. Ventrone also had interest from the Steelers after the Browns hired new HC Todd Monken and he was not staying on the staff.

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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

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

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

Shedeur Sanders News / The Spun / January 28

Shedeur Sanders Reacts To The Browns' Head Coaching Hire

It's been a big week for Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Not only was he named to the AFC roster for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, he learned who his next head coach will be.

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

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / January 28

Will Myles Garrett ask Browns for a trade after HC decision?

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

Multiple Cleveland Browns insiders were downright stunned to learn on Wednesday that the club had hired Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken over Cleveland defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz to be the Browns' next head coach.

Pro Bowl desperately reaches for attention with selection of Shedeur Sanders

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

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

The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

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.