Harbaugh made clear there are no hard feelings, praising Monken publicly as an outstanding coach who earned his opportunities and wishing him well with the Browns. “Todd is an outstanding coach,” Harbaugh said. “He deserves this opportunity, and I believe he will be successful. Todd is a good friend. I wish him all the best with the Browns.”
Monken, 59, secures his first head coaching job after decades of offensive success. He guided Georgia to two national titles and later helped Lamar Jackson reach a second MVP in 2023, overseeing what was the Ravens’ best season of Jackson’s career in 2024.
The move also signals a directional reset for Cleveland. The Browns finished 2024 with the NFL’s lowest-scoring offense and showed only modest improvement in 2025, making a proven offensive mind a seemingly necessary step for the organization.
This remains a developing story, with broader implications for both Baltimore and Cleveland as Monken transitions to head coach duties and the Browns aim to reshape their offensive identity under new leadership.
