Bears Requested Interview With Ravens OC Todd Monken

According to Tom Pelissero, the Bears have requested permission to interview Ravens OC Todd Monken for their head coaching vacancy. 

The list of candidates for Chicago now includes: 

• Lions OC Ben Johnson (Requested)
• Lions DC Aaron Glenn (Requested)
• Broncos DC Vance Joseph
• Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver (Requested)
• Cardinals OC Drew Petzing (Requested)
• Giants OC Mike Kafka (Requested)
• Vikings DC Brian Flores (Requested)
• Steelers OC Arthur Smith (Requested)
• Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy (Requested) 
• Ravens OC Todd Monken (Requested)

Monken, 58, began his coaching career in 1989 as an assistant at Grand Valley State. His first NFL coaching job came with the Jaguars in 2007 as their WRs coach.

After a few years at Oklahoma State, Monken was hired as Southern Miss’ head coach for the 2013 season. He spent three years in the position before joining the Buccaneers as their offensive coordinator in 2016.

The Browns hired Monken as their offensive coordinator in 2019 but he was let go along with the rest of Freddie Kitchens‘ staff. He was hired as the OC at Georgia before joining the Ravens as their offensive coordinator.  

In 2024, the Ravens’ offense ranked No. 1 in yards, No. 3 in points, No. 1 in rushing yards and No. 7 in passing yards.