Former Browns Pro Bowler Wyatt Teller’s agent throws shade at Cleveland for the team’s decision to let his client walk in free agency
Wyatt Teller’s agent has a clear take on what he thinks about the Cleveland Browns’ decision not to bring his client back in free agency.
The Cleveland Browns were always going to have a large turnover on offense this offseason with all five offensive starters becoming free agents. Combine it with the Browns being open about wanting to get younger, and a lot of change was always coming.
So far the Browns have yet to bring back any of the five starters from last year’s offensive line in Cleveland. Former Browns starting RG Wyatt Teller is the only one to find a new landing spot so far, and he’s signed a two-year deal with the Houston Texans.
Wyatt Teller’s agent is throwing some shade at the Cleveland Browns
Teller’s agent is Andy Ross of Upper Edge Sports, who recently made an interesting story post on Instagram. Ross is doubting the Browns made the right decision to not want to extend Teller, instead letting him walk in free agency.
Ross said from his point of view, the Browns will wish they re-signed Teller, but it’s on to the Texans now.
Teller spent seven seasons in Cleveland and was a terrific addition for the Browns back in 2019 when they traded a Day 3 pick to the Buffalo Bills to land him. The Browns got a player who would go on to become a three-time Pro Bowler after the trade. It was a big win all around.
The writing was on the wall for Teller last season to be leaving Cleveland. Even when Teller seemed to be able to play late in the season, the Browns were getting looks at Teven Jenkins at right guard. It’s notable that the Browns resigned Jenkins to a one-year deal this offseason. Cleveland added G Zion Johnson and G/C Elgton Jenkins as outside free agents.
Teller is 31 years old and a poor pass blocker, something he’s never been able to stand out at like he does as a run blocker. The Browns were simply too bad up front at protecting the passer, and had to get better within their pass protection if they’re going to take a step forward.
It was a two-year deal worth $16 million with the ability to make up to $23 million with the Texans for the former Browns starter. The agent’s comment could be as much as he wanted to see his client return to Cleveland where he’s grown comfortable over the last seven years.
Cleveland moved on and Teller has too, it’s appearing he may not have wanted to though.
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