OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Many in the Baltimore Ravens' locker room believe Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken is not being entirely truthful about Sunday's reunion.
Monken, who was Baltimore's offensive coordinator the previous three seasons, insisted this week that there are no added emotions in facing his former team. But the Ravens feel they know exactly what this game means to the usually fiery Monken.
"If I know Todd the way I think I know Todd, he will want to kick our tail," Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey said.
Despite great success in 2023 and 2024, Monken exited Baltimore nine months ago amid conflicting reports about his relationship with players, especially with quarterback Lamar Jackson, who isn't expected to play Sunday because of an ankle injury. During the 2025 season, when the offense dropped to the middle of the NFL, there were anonymous sources who voiced the players' discontent with Monken's playcalling.