Cleveland Browns’ Blockbuster Quarterback Plans Leak After New Head Coaching Hire
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
The Cleveland Browns are reportedly planning to shake up their quarterback room, following the hiring of Todd Monken as their new head coach.
On Wednesday, the Browns hired Todd Monken as their new head coach. The 59-year-old spent the previous three years as the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive coordinator under John Harbaugh.
With the Ravens firing John Harbaugh in a surprise move after the regular season, Monken didn’t have to wait long to find a new position. This will be Monken’s first go as an NFL head coach.
Once Monken assembles his staff, he and GM Andrew Berry will have to outline their plans at quarterback. 2025 rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel combined for 13 starts, but the Browns reportedly plan to add another quarterback.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said he expects Cleveland to bring in another quarterback. The NFL insider floated pending Green Bay Packers free agent and Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson as potential targets for the Browns.
Shedeur Sanders appeared excited after the Browns named Todd Monken their new head coach. Now, Deion Sanders’ son will have to prepare for more competition regarding the QB1 job in 2026.
Todd Monken Inherits A Flawed But Promising Cleveland Team
There are still plenty of roster flaws for Cleveland to address. But if you’re Monken, it’s hard not to get excited about the roster you’re taking over.
Cleveland has the league’s best defensive player in Myles Garrett, for starters. The 2025 rookie class was outstanding, too, namely defensive tackle Mason Graham, linebacker Carson Schwesinger, running back Quinshon Judkins and tight end Harold Fannin Jr.
The quarterback position certainly needs competition, with Sanders and Gabriel providing mediocre production. Andrew Berry will have to address the offensive line and secondary as well.
But overall, this is a promising nucleus that Monken can build around. There’s certainly more young talent to work with than what he and Harbaugh left behind in Baltimore.
