New Cleveland Browns head coach and former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is bringing Ravens run game coordinator Travis Switzer with him to Cleveland.
The Baltimore Ravens are heading into a new era with Jesse Minter taking on head coaching duties from longtime leader John Harbaugh, who will now serve as head coach for the New York Giants.
Harbaugh isn't the only former Ravens coach who finds themselves in a new position. Former offensive coordinator Todd Monken has been named the new head coach for the Cleveland Browns.
Monken is responsible for helping the Ravens become one of the best offenses over the past three years. Under his leadership, Baltimore was second in scrimmage yards (19,860 total yards), third in points per game (27.9), and fifth in receiving touchdowns (91).
However, the Ravens were most impressive with the run game, ranking third in rushing touchdowns (70) and first in rushing yards (8,512 yards). Now, it appears the man behind the rush will join Monken in Cleveland.
According to a report by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, former Ravens run game coordinator Travis Switzer will be the new offensive coordinator for the Browns.
"After nine years with [the Ravens], Baltimore run game coordinator Travis Switzer is staying in AFC North as [the Browns] new offensive coordinator, per league sources," Wilson said. "Former [Akron] offensive lineman oversaw strong rushing attack led by Derrick Henry. Has background with tight ends, receivers, too."
Switzer had been with the Ravens for nine seasons, creating arguably the best rushing attack in the NFL. In 2023, Baltimore led the league with 2,661 rushing yards (156.6 yards per game) and set a franchise record for most rushing touchdowns in a season with 26 rushing touchdowns.
In 2024, Ravens running backs led the NFL with 5.6 yards per rush and 21 rushes of 20-plus yards. They also finished Top 5 in the NFL with 2,210 rushing yards, 2,815 scrimmage yards, 22 total touchdowns, and 17 rushing touchdowns.
Needless to say, this is a huge gain for the Browns, who had one of the worst offenses in the NFL in 2025. Cleveland only had 97 rushing yards per game and 16 rushing touchdowns, the worst in the league.
Switzer could be instrumental in changing the offensive culture of the Browns. He has already proven that his rushing scheme works perfectly with Monken's pass game. The only question that remains is whether it will work without the likes of two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson and star running back Derrick Henry. Only time will tell.