Browns Lock Down Jenkins, Add Interior Line; Bitonio's Future Uncertain

0:00On March 11th, NFL free agency kicked off officially this week, but the action started a couple days earlier with talks heating up on Monday. The Cleveland Browns jumped in quick by making their resigning of offensive lineman Teven Jenkins official on Tuesday locking him down before the full rush. Teens could always keep their own players, so that move was straight forward. The Browns also tendered safety. Ronnie Hickman, though the exact level is still unclear, keeping him in the fold for now. A few others hit free agency unrestricted after no tender offers, including linebacker Mohamu Diavate, tight end Blake Whiteheart, and defensive. Lyman Sam Kamara, Diavate's release stands out since he contributed on special teams and defense. Veteran offensive Lyman Joel Batonio is now a free agent too, with his contract boyded as he weighs retirement or one last shot elsewhere. Even if he leaves, the Browns face a dead cap hit of more than $23 million this year. Meanwhile, Cleveland beefed up their interior line with new additions alongside Jenkins,

1:05signaling changes ahead as free agency keeps rolling.