Todd Monken and the Ravens have parted ways, but the veteran offensive coordinator won't be far away after accepting the Cleveland Browns' head coaching job. The Browns interviewed Monken multiple times and will now attempt to pair him with defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. Monken had previously interviewed for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator position and was a favorite to join John Harbaugh as the New York Giants' offensive coordinator.
The Ravens finished the 2025 season 8-9 after starting 1-5, and Monken's inability to get Lamar Jackson to the next level, along with a stretch without utilizing Derrick Henry, was the final nail in the coffin. Henry had over 1,500 total yards despite Monken inexplicably sitting the running back in critical stretches in several disappointing losses this season.
ESPN Sources: the Cleveland Browns are hiring former Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their next head coach. pic.twitter.com/zyTpFKSuJf
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 28, 2026
Under Monken's guidance in 2024, then 28-year-old Lamar Jackson set career highs in touchdown passes (41), passing yards (4,172), and quarterback rating (119.6) while throwing just four interceptions. Entering his third season as offensive coordinator, Jackson's growth as a quarterback was expected to continue and reach another level as he enters the prime of his career. In his first two years, Monken's offense in Baltimore was among the NFL's best, with the unit ranking first in red zone touchdown percentage at 67.9 percent, rushing yards per game at 172.1, and passer rating at 110.8. The team also ranked second in points per game with 28.4, yards per play at 6,3, and total yards per game with 397.6 during the two-year span. The Ravens then finished the 2025 regular season with the second-best average in rushing yards per game at 156.6 and 11th in the league in points per game at 24.9.
Monken and the Ravens' offense cratered. Baltimore had the NFL's second-best rushing attack and finished 16th in total offense at 332.2 yards per game.
Monken previously served as Cleveland's offensive coordinator in 2019.
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