Browns' Offensive Line Overhaul, Special Teams Keep, Defense Boosted

0:00On March 21st, the Cleveland Browns are rebuilding after dropping 26 games over the past two seasons. That led to firing the head coach and most assistants, plus letting several players walk in free agency. General manager Andrew Berry jumped into action this off-season, signing 15 new players so far, five on offense, two on special teams, and eight on. Defense to plug holes and boost the roster. Berry targeted the struggling offensive line hard. Bringing in tackles and guards like Zion Johnson at left guard, Titus Howard at right tackle, and... Versatile alignment, Tevin Jenkins and Elton Jenkins. They got solid grades, mostly B's, and an A- for Howard, with multi-year deals for the younger guys to build around. Titian Jack Stoll adds blocking muscle for a run heavy scheme under new coach Todd Monkin. Fans and analysts see these moves as smart fixes for last year's line woes, where four or five spots could turn over by week one. The signings match Monkin's run-first style from his Georgia and Baltimore days, though past protection remains a question for some like Johnson.

1:06Debt improves, too, with backups ready to compete. On special teams, Berry kept punter Corey Bohorquez, who led the league in puns and net yards last year, earning an A-grade. Return specialist Tylan Wallace got a lower mark, but brings speed and familiarity from Monkin's Raven's tenure. 4x Brown signed elsewhere, but 14 remain unsigned, as the second wave of deals continues. With defense bolstered and warm moves ahead, the 2026 Browns look poised for a turnaround if these pieces gel on the field.