Browns OL Wyatt Teller Pens Heartfelt Goodbye to Cleveland Ahead of Free Agency

The three-time Pro Bowler will not be returning to the Browns next season.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Browns guard Wyatt Teller has announced on social media that he will not be returning to Cleveland next season. Teller, who was traded to the Browns in 2019 after playing his rookie year in Buffalo, penned a goodbye letter to Browns fans, expressing his gratitude for the city and its loyal fanbase.

Why it matters

Teller is among the longtime Browns players that will be leaving the team as the organization overhauls its offense under new head coach Todd Monken. The Browns have a lot of work to do to improve an offense that ranked 31st in passing yards and points per game as well as last in PFF's pass blocking grades.

The details

In his goodbye letter, Teller wrote about how much Cleveland has meant to him and his family, including proposing to his wife Carly on the 50-yard line at the stadium, buying their first home in the city, and welcoming their two children. Teller expressed his gratitude for the support and love he has received from Browns fans over the past seven years, and while he is excited for the future, he said Cleveland will always have a special place in their hearts.

  • Teller was traded to the Browns in 2019 after playing his rookie year in Buffalo.
  • Teller has spent every season in Cleveland since the trade.

The players

Wyatt Teller

A three-time Pro Bowl guard who has played for the Browns since 2019 after being traded from the Buffalo Bills.

Todd Monken

The new head coach of the Cleveland Browns, who is overseeing an overhaul of the team's offense.

David Njoku

A tight end who has also announced he will not be returning to the Browns next season.

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What they’re saying

“I wish things were different and this is hard to put into words. When Buffalo traded me to Cleveland seven years ago, I never could have imagined how much this city would mean to me. Ultimately, the Browns took a chance on me that changed the trajectory of my life forever.”

— Wyatt Teller, Browns Guard (Twitter)

“To the most loyal fans in the NFL, I hope y'all know that you have made a mark on my family's life forever. I proposed to Carly on the 50 yard line at the stadium, bought our first home here, and proudly welcomed both of our babies to the world in Cleveland.”

— Wyatt Teller, Browns Guard (Twitter)

What’s next

The Browns will begin roster improvements by letting veterans such as Teller head to free agency this offseason as they look to overhaul their offense under new head coach Todd Monken.

The takeaway

Teller's heartfelt goodbye to Cleveland highlights the strong connections players can build with a city and fanbase, even as the business of the NFL often requires them to move on to new teams. The Browns now face the challenge of replacing key veteran leaders like Teller as they work to rebuild their offense for the future.