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By the People, for the People
Texans Checked in on Elgton Jenkins Before Browns Signing
Houston made a competitive offer but was ultimately outbid by Cleveland for the Pro Bowl guard.
Mar. 12, 2026 at 1:19pm
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The Houston Texans were interested in signing free agent offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins, who was recently released by the Green Bay Packers. The Texans presented a competitive offer for Jenkins, but were ultimately outbid by the Cleveland Browns, who signed him to a two-year, $24 million deal with $20.1 million fully guaranteed. The Texans were not willing to match the Browns' offer in terms of guaranteed money and did not trade for Jenkins before he hit free agency.
Why it matters
The Texans are still looking to bolster their offensive line this offseason, and Jenkins would have been a valuable addition given his versatility to play both guard and center. While the Texans weren't able to land Jenkins, they have made other moves to improve their trenches, including signing veteran tackle Trent Brown and re-signing guard Ed Ingram.
The details
According to reports, the Texans presented a competitive offer for Jenkins, but were ultimately outbid by the Browns, who signed him to a two-year, $24 million deal with $20.1 million fully guaranteed. The Texans were not willing to offer a similar deal in terms of guaranteed money and did not trade for Jenkins before he hit free agency. Jenkins, a two-time Pro Bowler, has been one of the league's better interior linemen since being drafted out of Mississippi State in 2019.
- On March 12, 2026, the Texans checked in on Elgton Jenkins before he signed with the Browns.
The players
Elgton Jenkins
A two-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman who was recently released by the Green Bay Packers and signed a two-year, $24 million deal with the Cleveland Browns.
Nick Caserio
The general manager of the Houston Texans, who declined to offer a deal similar in terms of guarantees to the one Jenkins signed with the Browns.
Trent Brown
A veteran offensive tackle who the Texans signed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal earlier in the week.
Ed Ingram
A guard who the Texans re-signed to a three-year, $37.5 million deal.
Braden Smith
An offensive tackle who the Texans signed to a two-year, $20 million deal and may transition to guard.
What they’re saying
“According to multiple reports, Houston presented a competitive offer for Jenkins, but was ultimately outbid by the Cleveland Browns on a two-year deal worth $24 million, $20.1 of which is fully guaranteed.”
— Aaron Wilson, KPRC 2 Sports Reporter
What’s next
The Texans are not done targeting offensive linemen, as they are reportedly interested in Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller, though a deal is not expected to be imminent. The Texans could also target an offensive lineman with one of their first four picks in the upcoming NFL Draft.
The takeaway
While the Texans were unable to land Elgton Jenkins, they have made other moves to bolster their offensive line this offseason, including signing veteran tackle Trent Brown and re-signing guard Ed Ingram. The team remains committed to improving their trenches and could target additional linemen in free agency or the draft.
