Overview
- Multiple outlets report the Browns are set to hire Mike Bajakian as quarterbacks coach, though local reporting notes the deal was not yet finalized as of Sunday.
- Bajakian was hired by Michigan State in December to coach quarterbacks but is expected to depart for Cleveland, per reports.
- Bajakian previously worked with Monken on the Buccaneers’ staff from 2016 to 2018 and helped guide Jameis Winston during his early NFL seasons.
- Monken’s staff construction also includes offensive coordinator Travis Switzer, pass game coordinator Danny Breyer and offensive line coach George Warhop, with Ravens staffer Daniel Stern interviewing for an associate head coach role.
- Cleveland’s quarterback plan remains open as GM Andrew Berry says the team will evaluate the market while Monken, who has praised Shedeur Sanders, inherits a room that includes Sanders, Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel.