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Cameras Caught New Browns HC Todd Monken’s Interesting First Message To Shedeur Sanders That Makes It Clear How He Feels About The QB

It appears that Shedeur Sanders could’ve been playing for a different team during the 2025 season. A few days ago, the team wrapped up its head coaching search by hiring former Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken.

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Why the Cleveland Browns Should Bring Back Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

News of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s firing from the Minnesota Vikings on Friday sent shockwaves across the NFL’s front offices given the time at which it occurred, one month after the end of the regular season.

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New Browns coach had an intriguing message for Shedeur Sanders

New Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken had an intriguing comment to Shedeur Sanders when the two first met. In a video released Friday by the Browns, Monken confessed that the Baltimore Ravens tried to draft Sanders last year when Monken was still their offensive coordinator.

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Three Defensive Coordinator Targets Browns Should Pursue if Jim Schwartz Leaves

The Cleveland Browns hired Todd Monken as their new head coach on Wednesday, which could mean defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz might be on his way out.

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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.

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 30

The ex-Ravens assistant considered ‘front-runner’ for Browns OC job

New Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken had some fun with Shedeur Sanders after getting hired. But Jim Schwartz isn’t a happy camper. Still, Monken needs to reel in an offensive coordinator, and an ex-Ravens assistant is considered the front-runner for the Browns’ job, according to a post on X by Jeremy Fowler.

Todd Monken News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

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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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 / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 30

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 30

Giants HC John Harbaugh makes big admission about Browns hiring Todd Monken

For an article published on Friday, Bob Brookover of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com spoke with Harbaugh about losing Monken to the Browns.

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

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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.

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.

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