Browns Introduce New Head Coach Todd Monken

Monken, 59, takes over the Cleveland Browns after previous stints as offensive coordinator

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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The Cleveland Browns have officially introduced Todd Monken as their new head coach. The 59-year-old Monken previously served as the offensive coordinator for several NFL teams and is now tasked with turning around the struggling Browns franchise.

Why it matters

The Browns have had a revolving door of head coaches in recent years, and the hiring of Monken represents a crucial juncture for the organization as they look to build a consistent winner and end their long playoff drought.

The details

Monken's introductory press conference was held at the Browns' Berea, Ohio headquarters, where he was joined by team owner Jimmy Haslam. Monken has over 30 years of coaching experience, including previous stints as the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns, and Georgia Southern University.

  • Monken's introductory press conference was held on February 3, 2026 at noon.

The players

Todd Monken

The new head coach of the Cleveland Browns, with over 30 years of coaching experience including previous roles as an offensive coordinator in the NFL.

Jimmy Haslam

The owner of the Cleveland Browns, who introduced Monken as the team's new head coach.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to get to work and help turn this team around. There's a lot of potential here, and I'm ready to put in the effort to build a winning culture.”

— Todd Monken, Head Coach (wn.com)

What’s next

Monken will now begin assembling his coaching staff and evaluating the Browns' roster as he prepares for the upcoming NFL season.

The takeaway

The hiring of Todd Monken represents a fresh start for the Cleveland Browns, as they look to end their playoff drought and build a consistent winner under new leadership.