Browns Name New Coordinators for Offense, Defense, and Special Teams

Switzer, Rutenberg, and Storer join new head coach Todd Monken's staff in Cleveland

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Cleveland Browns have named their new coordinators under new head coach Todd Monken. Travis Switzer will be the offensive coordinator, Mike Rutenberg will lead the defense, and Byron Storer will coordinate the special teams. Switzer comes from the Baltimore Ravens, where he was the run game coordinator, while Rutenberg and Storer have extensive NFL coaching experience as well.

Why it matters

The Browns have struggled with consistency at key coaching positions in recent years, including a revolving door at offensive coordinator. The hiring of these new coordinators is a crucial step in Monken establishing his vision and building a strong staff to turn the team around after a disappointing 2025 season.

The details

Switzer was the run game coordinator in Baltimore the past three seasons, during which the Ravens led the league in rushing yards, yards per carry, and 10+ yard rushes. Rutenberg has 16 years of NFL coaching experience, including most recently as the Falcons' defensive pass game coordinator. Storer has coached special teams in the league for 12 years, including the past four with the Packers.

  • Monken was named the Browns' new head coach in January 2026.
  • The Browns announced the coordinator hires on February 20, 2026.

The players

Todd Monken

The new head coach of the Cleveland Browns, taking over after 11 years as an NFL assistant, including the past three seasons as the Ravens' offensive coordinator.

Travis Switzer

The new offensive coordinator for the Browns, previously the run game coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens.

Mike Rutenberg

The new defensive coordinator for the Browns, with 16 years of NFL coaching experience, including most recently as the Falcons' defensive pass game coordinator.

Byron Storer

The new special teams coordinator for the Browns, with 12 years of NFL coaching experience, including the past four as the assistant special teams coach for the Packers.

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What they’re saying

“They can say attacking style, but then there's attacking style, which is what they've done here up front. I think that background of being a four-down attacking style, but not exact, (and) to add some things that they had done before that I thought would mesh really well with the current staff, was a big part of that.”

— Todd Monken, Head Coach (wnewsj.com)

What’s next

The Browns will continue to fill out the rest of Monken's coaching staff ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine next week, with no set timeline to have the full staff in place.

The takeaway

The Browns are making a concerted effort to build a strong coaching staff under Monken, bringing in experienced coordinators to provide stability and leadership on both sides of the ball as the team looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season.