The Cleveland Browns didn’t just struggle offensively in 2025-they bottomed out. According to Pro Football Focus, Kevin Stefanski’s offense ranked dead last in the NFL.
That’s not just a rough year; that’s a full-system failure. And now, the Browns are doing what any team in that spot has to do: hit the reset button.
Enter Todd Monken.
Fresh off his stint as Georgia’s offensive coordinator, Monken arrives in Cleveland with a clear directive-fix the offense. And based on what general manager Andrew Berry said during Monken’s introductory press conference, the Browns aren’t tiptoeing around the issue. They’re planning a full-scale overhaul on that side of the ball.
Berry didn’t mince words. “We envision a world where that side of the ball is going to have pretty significant turnover in the next several months,” he said. Translation: expect a lot of new faces on offense in 2026.
And that’s not just GM-speak. It’s a necessary move.
The Browns’ defense is young, fast, and already one of the most complete units in the league. Berry pointed out that it’s the eighth-youngest defense in terms of experience, and they feel confident in its depth and talent at all three levels.
But the offense? That’s where the real work begins.
Monken has already started assembling his offensive staff, and he’s expected to call plays himself-a big shift from the previous setup. Early indications suggest he’ll lean into a run-heavy scheme, with Quishon Judkins likely serving as the centerpiece. The former college standout brings power, vision, and the kind of downhill presence that can anchor a new-look offense.
There are a few building blocks already in place. Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. has flashed serious potential and could be a breakout candidate under Monken’s system.
But beyond that, the Browns are light on proven skill position talent-and there are still big questions under center. The quarterback situation remains murky, and the offensive line is trending older and less reliable with each passing season.
Cap space is going to be tight, even with the league’s salary cap bump. That limits what they can do in free agency.
But the Browns do have a trump card: draft capital. With two first-round picks in hand, Berry has the ammunition to move up, move down, or simply stockpile talent at key offensive positions.
Make no mistake-this offseason is about giving Monken the tools to succeed. He’s a respected mind with a modern approach, but even the sharpest play-caller can’t scheme around a lack of talent. Cleveland’s success in 2026 and beyond will hinge on how aggressively-and how smartly-they rebuild the offense.
The defense can carry its weight. Now it’s time for the offense to catch up. And from the sound of it, the Browns are ready to do what it takes to make that happen.