Star Browns Guard Wyatt Teller Pens Farewell Letter to Cleveland

Three-time Pro Bowler thanks Browns organization after 7 seasons in Cleveland

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Cleveland Browns three-time Pro Bowl right guard Wyatt Teller wrote a farewell letter to the Browns organization on Wednesday, expressing his gratitude for the team taking a chance on him and the special place Cleveland will always have in his heart. Teller is set to become a free agent in March after seven seasons with the Browns.

Why it matters

Teller was a key part of the Browns' offensive line during their 2020 playoff run and subsequent seasons, making the Pro Bowl three years in a row. His departure marks the end of an era for the Browns as they look to rebuild under a new regime after missing the playoffs the last two seasons.

The details

Teller was a fifth-round draft pick by the Buffalo Bills in 2018 before being traded to the Browns, where he had a breakout 2020 season and was named to the All-Pro team. He continued to excel, earning Pro Bowl selections in 2021, 2022, and 2023. However, the Browns struggled the last two seasons, going 3-14 in 2024 and 5-12 in 2025, leading to the firing of head coach Kevin Stefanski. With a new regime in Cleveland, Teller will now look to sign with a new NFL team as a free agent.

  • Teller wrote the farewell letter on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
  • Teller is set to become a free agent in March 2026.

The players

Wyatt Teller

A three-time Pro Bowl right guard who spent the last seven seasons with the Cleveland Browns.

Kevin Stefanski

The former head coach of the Cleveland Browns, who was fired after the 2025 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 … While we are excited and look forward to what the future holds, Cleveland will always have a special place in our hearts.”

— Wyatt Teller (Steelers Now)

What’s next

Teller will become a free agent in March 2026 and is expected to have multiple suitors looking to sign the three-time Pro Bowl guard.

The takeaway

Teller's farewell letter highlights the emotional connection players can develop with a city and organization, even as the business of the NFL often requires them to move on. His departure marks the end of an era for the Browns, who will now need to rebuild their offensive line around a new group of players.