Monken, who spent the previous three seasons as the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive coordinator, inherits a Browns franchise that parted ways with coach Kevin Stefanski at season’s end. The hire signals a shift in offensive leadership as Cleveland aims to reshape its approach on that side of the ball.
Sanders, who took over the Browns’ quarterback duties late in the season, went 3-4 in seven starts down the stretch. Over eight appearances, he completed 56.6 percent of his passes for 1,400 yards, with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions, numbers that drew scrutiny from evaluators.
Browns general manager Andrew Berry stressed that Cleveland won’t rush to lock in a quarterback decision. “We’re going to do our work on the quarterback market. It’s too important of a position, and it’s something that has to be solidified,” Berry said.
The meeting between Sanders and Monken appears to reflect a potential alignment as the quarterback competition looms. Sanders, who seems receptive to Monken’s arrival, will likely contend with Dillon Gabriel for the job. In a video shared by the Browns, Monken quipped about past discussions of Sanders, joking, “We tried to draft your a– last year for God’s sake,” prompting a light-hearted exchange that suggested early rapport.
As Cleveland charts its path at quarterback, Monken’s arrival and Sanders’ ongoing development will be central to the team’s efforts to establish a clearer offensive identity and stability under a new regime.
