Cleveland Browns Coach Misses Annual NFL Photo

Todd Monken, 60, skipped the event due to an embarrassing incident.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:21pm

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First-year Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken, 60, missed the annual NFL coaches photo this year due to an embarrassing incident that occurred just prior to the group picture being taken.

Why it matters

The annual NFL coaches photo is a tradition that brings together the league's top leaders, and Monken's absence was noticed by many in the football community.

The details

According to reports, Monken was in the process of adjusting his tie and jacket when he accidentally spilled coffee down the front of his shirt just moments before the group photo was scheduled. Monken quickly excused himself to clean up, but by the time he returned, the photo had already been taken.

  • The annual NFL coaches photo took place on March 30, 2026.

The players

Todd Monken

The 60-year-old is the first-year head coach of the Cleveland Browns.

Cleveland Browns

An NFL franchise based in Cleveland, Ohio that has made the playoffs 3 times in the last 25 years.

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What they’re saying

“I'm just glad the photo wasn't taken a few minutes earlier. That would have been really embarrassing.”

— Todd Monken, Cleveland Browns Head Coach

What’s next

Monken is expected to be in attendance for next year's annual NFL coaches photo.

The takeaway

While missing the iconic group photo was an embarrassing moment for Monken, it serves as a reminder that even the most seasoned NFL coaches can have unexpected mishaps before big events.