His versatility proves beneficial as the Browns work to revamp the offensive line. Their early additions in free agency with signing Jenkins and Zion Johnson, re-signing G Teven Jenkins and acquiring Howard in a trade with the Texans, showcase the commitment to rebuilding the offensive line.
"That's where it starts," Jenkins said. "It starts up front on the O-line and on the D-line. And having the skilled guys that we got in the building right now, I think with a good O-line and us building chemistry and playing good football is going to help us out a lot and help us win a lot of games."
Jenkins continues his recovery and rehab from a fractured lower leg and ligament damage injury that he endured in November 2025, which ended his season early. However, Jenkins said he believes he is on pace and continues to make progress in his recovery.
Jenkins said he plans to be at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus working through his rehab process when the team returns for OTAs. Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2025 regular season can begin offseason workout programs on April 6. And with a new coaching staff in Cleveland, the Browns have the opportunity to hold those early volunteer workouts for players.
"It's going to help us out a lot just being able to get that jump, having two weeks on people," Jenkins said. "We're new in here, so honestly, I'm going to ask for the playbook before I leave just to get on top of that. But it's going to be very key for moving forward, for us to do what we want to do moving forward. "