The Cleveland Browns have hired Todd Monken as the franchise's next head coach, according to a report from Adam Schefter. Monken, who is set to turn 60 on February 5, makes the move to Cleveland after spending the previous three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens.
The hiring keeps Monken within the AFC North division, where he has coached for the last three years. However, the move has immediate and significant implications for John Harbaugh. Per Schefter, Harbaugh is now with the New York Giants and must find a new offensive coordinator to lead his staff in New York now that Monken has accepted the head coaching position in Cleveland.
During his tenure in Baltimore, Monken was instrumental in managing the Ravens offensive unit. His transition to the Browns marks a major divisional shift and his latest opportunity at the helm of an NFL roster. The Giants and Harbaugh are now expected to begin an immediate search for a replacement to fill the vacancy on their coaching staff created by Monken's move.
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