Teller to Texans, Browns Sign Jenkins

0:00On March 18, Cleveland Browns fans saw the first big change in their 2026 off-season when veteran right guard Wyatt Teller signed a. Two-year deal with the Houston Texans. The contract has a maximum value of $23 million and $16 million in base salary, according to reports. The Browns decided not to re-sign Teller after his calf injury last season, opting instead for a cheaper option in Steven Jenkins. They brought Jenkins back on a one-year deal worth $4 million, aiming to save money during this wave of free agency. Teller made it clear he wanted to stay in Cleveland, expressing regret and a social media post to fans. Brown supporters have braced for multiple departures like this, with Titan, David and Joku, Tackle Jack Conklin, and Gar Joe by Tonyo also. Potentially leaving soon. Jenkins brings uncertainty to the right guard spot, having bounced between Tackle and Gar positions during his time with the Chicago Bears. Durability concerns limited his role there, before he joined Cleveland last year on a modest

1:02$3.05 million contract. Meanwhile, Teller could shift to left guard in Houston and face his old team at home next season. As more moves unfold, Cleveland's front office choice might draw extra attention if Jenkins struggles to fill the gap.