Overview
- Cleveland is expected to hire Mike Bajakian as quarterbacks coach, reuniting him with Todd Monken and assigning him to work with Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel and a returning Deshaun Watson.
- The Browns also plan to add Jeff Blasko as tight ends coach, according to reports, continuing an offense-heavy staff build.
- Former Ravens assistant Daniel Stern interviewed for an associate head coach role centered on game and clock management and situational strategy.
- Monken has moved quickly to assemble his offense with Travis Switzer as coordinator, George Warhop on the offensive line and Danny Breyer as pass game coordinator.
- Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz has told colleagues he does not plan to return after being passed over for the top job but remains under contract, and GM Andrew Berry says the team will evaluate the quarterback market before naming a 2026 starter.