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The Browns named Todd Monken as their 19th full-time coach in franchise history on Wednesday. He returns to Cleveland after previously serving as the team’s offensive coordinator in 2019, marking his first NFL head coaching role after 11 seasons in the league.
Cleveland seemingly hit on many of the non-quarterback 2025 draft picks — tight end Harold Fannin Jr. and linebacker Carson Schwesinger will be top contenders for Rookie of the Year on each side of the ball, if not outright winners — while the Browns picked up a ton of future draft capital, entering the 2026 draft with two first-round picks.
While reviews are mixed on Todd Monken as the Browns' new head coach, this ex-Cleveland WR believes the pairing could work.
Todd Monken's hire by the Browns leaves only two NFL head-coaching vacancies left. But which additions were the best moves?
Problems started as the Browns after hiring Todd Monken, as DC Jim Schwartz reacts angrily and signals his exit from Cleveland.