The Cleveland Browns are looking to bolster the offensive side of the ball with new coach Todd Monken at the helm. They have been trying to land some talent to bolster the roster, and have done just that on Tuesday evening. Cleveland has signed a premier free agent, so let’s take a closer look at who it is and what this means for the team going forward.
The Cleveland Browns sign Elgton Jenkins to 2-year contract
Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers center Elgton Jenkins (74) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images, Cleveland Browns
Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers center Elgton Jenkins (74) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Cleveland Browns have just received a major improvement to their offensive line for the 2026 season. NFL insider Jordan Schultz is reporting that they have agreed to terms with two-time Pro Bowl center Elgton Jenkins. The contract is for two years and $24 million, making him one of the top five centers on an average annual value basis.
Jenkins has spent his entire seven-year career with the Green Bay Packers before being released earlier this month. Jenkins was officially waived with a failed physical designation, but that seemingly will not be an issue for this new contract with the Cleveland Browns. He will be replacing center Ethan Pocic as the team’s starting center, making the team even better in the trenches as a result.
Jenkins has not made the Pro Bowl since the 2022 season, but was solid last season with the Packers. According to Pro Football Focus, he played 538 offensive snaps last season and committed four penalties while allowing a pair of sacks. Whether it is Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, or someone else, it is a good sign that Elgton Jenkins is going to be leading the offensive line for the team going forward. It will be intriguing to see how the Cleveland Browns look this season.