Monken spent three seasons in Baltimore coordinating the Ravens’ offense alongside head coach John Harbaugh. He was viewed as the leading candidate to pair with Harbaugh in New York, following Greg Roman’s departure from Baltimore to join Jim Harbaugh’s staff with the Los Angeles Chargers, per the report.
Cleveland’s decision came after a second-round interview with Monken, with Browns coverage indicating the move was finalized in the days leading up to January 28. The Browns’ choice, announced amid ongoing coaching hires, took many by surprise and immediately impacted the Giants’ recruiting timeline.
With Monken off the table, New York has to explore Plan B in a tight market for quality offensive minds. The pool of top candidates appears limited, and several names previously connected to the Giants—such as Greg Roman, who is a New Jersey native—have been floated as possibilities.
Reports note that the Giants had requested an interview with Broncos pass-game coordinator and QB coach Davis Webb for the OC job, and there has been talk that Harbaugh could consider LSU’s Charlie Weis Jr., who has ties to Jackson Dart’s development. The evolving options, including Joe Brady’s recent move and other internal candidates, underscore how delicate the decision is for a franchise trying to balance innovation with stability.
Finding the right offensive coordinator will shape not only this season but the long-term trajectory of the Giants, particularly in developing quarterback Jaxson Dart and competing in a tougher NFC East. As the coaching carousel continues, New York’s next OC hire will be a defining moment for the franchise.
