Overview
- The Browns are expected to hire Mike Bajakian as quarterbacks coach, reuniting him with Monken after their Tampa Bay stint, according to multiple reports.
- Former Jets assistant Jeff Blasko is set to become tight ends coach as Monken also lines up Travis Switzer as offensive coordinator, George Warhop for the offensive line and Danny Breyer as pass game coordinator.
- Cleveland interviewed former Ravens strategist Daniel Stern for an associate head coach role focused on game and clock management, and added Ravens assistant Ian Kolste in an undisclosed position, per reports.
- Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz remains under contract as the team works to keep him following reports he was angered by being passed over, with other reporting indicating there is a decent chance he returns.
- Cornerback Denzel Ward welcomed Monken’s offensive résumé and voiced support for retaining Schwartz, while John Harbaugh said he tried to persuade Monken to remain in Baltimore.