Cleveland Browns’ recent free agency signing looks even better than before after new details have emerged
When looking back at this off-season for the Cleveland Browns, one of the more underrated signings may end up looking like a steal when all is said and done. Cleveland was able to sign former Chicago Bears G Teven Jenkins despite not a single soul having the team linked to him. The Seattle Seahawks and […]
When looking back at this off-season for the Cleveland Browns, one of the more underrated signings may end up looking like a steal when all is said and done.
Cleveland was able to sign former Chicago Bears G Teven Jenkins despite not a single soul having the team linked to him. The Seattle Seahawks and Cincinnati Bengals were the two most linked to Jenkins.
Once Jenkins was signed, questions came about whether he would be playing guard or tackle. The contract numbers were always going to tell the story and they’ve finally come about.
Cleveland got top-notch offensive line depth by signing Teven Jenkins
According to Spotrac, the Browns signed Jenkins to a one-year deal worth $3,050,000. There will be a cap hit of $1,790,000 for the 2025 season. Cleveland gave a $1.5 million signing bonus to Jenkins and he has $2.67 million guaranteed at signing. These numbers are a far cry from the three-year, $40 million deal that Pro Football Focus projected Jenkins would sign.
It is now clear that Jenkins is going to be depth for the Browns on the interior of the offensive line. The former first-round pick can produce depth at tackle, but wouldn’t be the first option. Jenkins has missed 23 games over four years and his durability is a concern with soft tissue injuries. He was able to play in 14 games last season for the Bears, the most he’s played in so far.
Cleveland has LG Joel Bitonio back for what is likely one last ride and RG Wyatt Teller remains a very good run blocker on the right side. Both players missed time last year and that is where Jenkins comes into play. The alternate idea is that Jenkins could potentially prove his health is there in 2025 to be a long-term Bitonio replacement beyond this coming season.
Jenkins allowed just 17 pressures on 495 pass blocking snaps in 2024 and that sticks out. In comparison, Teller gave up 27 pressures on 610 pass blocking snaps and Bitonio gave up 32 pressures on 815 pass blocking snaps.
Cleveland will likely use Jenkins in jumbo sets as an extra offensive lineman and they’ll find ways to get him on the field. The best-case scenario is the starting offensive line plays well and Jenkins doesn’t need to step in, but the Browns got him as quality depth if he needs to.
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