Cleveland Browns
· 2026-06-24
Cleveland Browns hired Todd Monken as their new head coach, and he's already making waves with his former quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Monken sent a joking text to Jackson after taking the Browns job, saying 'Go f--k yourself. We are going to blitz you every third down.'
Monken had served as the Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator for the past three seasons.
Monken's hiring brings a new era to the Browns, and his experience with the Ravens will be valuable in the AFC North.
The Browns are looking to improve their offense, and Monken's expertise will be crucial.
The Browns will face the Ravens twice a year, and Monken is looking forward to the challenge.
He's already joking with Jackson, saying he'll blitz him every third down.
Monken told Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun that Jackson sent him a congratulatory text when he landed the job.
Monken's experience with the Ravens includes winning the NFL MVP award with Jackson in 2023.
The Ravens finished the 2023 campaign with 3,678 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
They also added 821 rushing yards and five more scores.
The Browns are hoping Monken can bring similar success to their team.
Monken's second year with the Ravens produced even more impressive results, with Jackson throwing for career highs of 4,172 yards and 41 touchdowns.
The Ravens had a league-best 119.6 passer rating that year.
But things didn't go as well for the Ravens in 2025, with Jackson limited to 13 games and the team falling short of the playoffs.
The Ravens finished with an 8-9 record, and head coach John Harbaugh and his staff were fired.
Monken is now looking forward to facing his former team and proving himself as a head coach.
He's excited to get started with the Browns and make a statement in the AFC North.
The Browns are looking to improve their defense, and Monken's experience will be valuable.
Monken is already making a statement with his joking text to Jackson, and fans are excited to see what he'll bring to the team.
The Browns will face the Ravens on September 15, 2026, in their first matchup of the season.
Monken is looking forward to the challenge and is already preparing his team.
The Browns are hoping to make a statement in the AFC North, and Monken's hiring is a big step in that direction.