Browns Hire Former Ravens Assistant as Offensive Coordinator

Travis Switzer, 33, joins Cleveland's coaching staff after 9 seasons with Baltimore.

Mar. 1, 2026 at 3:07pm

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The Cleveland Browns have hired former Baltimore Ravens run game coordinator Travis Switzer as their new offensive coordinator, the team announced on Friday. Switzer, 33, spent the last nine seasons with the Ravens, including the past three years working alongside new Browns head coach Todd Monken when he was Baltimore's offensive coordinator.

Why it matters

The Browns' rushing offense struggled in 2025, ranking 27th in the NFL in yards. Switzer's experience helping the Ravens develop one of the league's top rushing attacks could provide a boost to Cleveland's ground game and overall offensive production.

The details

In addition to Switzer, the Browns also officially announced the hires of Mike Rutenberg as defensive coordinator and Byron Storer as special teams coordinator. Switzer first joined the Ravens as an administrative assistant in 2017 before working his way up to run game coordinator, a role he held for the past three seasons.

  • Switzer spent the last 9 seasons with the Ravens.
  • Switzer worked alongside new Browns head coach Todd Monken for the past 3 seasons in Baltimore.
  • The Browns announced Switzer's hiring on February 20, 2026.

The players

Travis Switzer

A 33-year-old coach who spent the last 9 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, including the past 3 as their run game coordinator.

Todd Monken

The new head coach of the Cleveland Browns, who previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Ravens.

Mike Rutenberg

The new defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns.

Byron Storer

The new special teams coordinator for the Cleveland Browns.

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What they’re saying

“Just 33, Switzer already has a wealth of experience considering he became a Ravens administrative assistant in 2017 before working his way into becoming a run game coordinator.”

— Grant Gordon, Author (nfl.com)

What’s next

The Browns will look to Switzer to help improve their rushing offense, which ranked 27th in the NFL in 2025.

The takeaway

Switzer's hiring represents a key addition to the Browns' coaching staff as they look to build a more balanced and productive offense under new head coach Todd Monken.