Browns Sign Elgton Jenkins After Packers Release

Two-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman joins Cleveland on two-year, $24 million contract.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Cleveland Browns have signed free agent offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins to a two-year, $24 million contract with $20 million guaranteed, according to reports from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. Jenkins was released by the Green Bay Packers on Monday, making him available on the open market.

Why it matters

The addition of Jenkins, a two-time Pro Bowler, bolsters the Browns' offensive line as they look to improve upon a 7-10 season in 2025. Jenkins' versatility to play multiple positions along the line will be valuable for Cleveland.

The details

Jenkins was released by the Packers on Monday after spending the first four seasons of his NFL career in Green Bay. The 26-year-old made the Pro Bowl in 2020 and 2021 and can play guard, center, and tackle. He will now join a Browns offensive line that struggled with injuries and inconsistency last season.

  • Jenkins was released by the Packers on Monday, March 10, 2026.
  • Jenkins signed a two-year contract with the Browns on March 10, 2026.

The players

Elgton Jenkins

A two-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman who was recently released by the Green Bay Packers.

Cleveland Browns

An NFL team based in Cleveland, Ohio that has signed Elgton Jenkins to a two-year contract.

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What they’re saying

“Two-time Pro Bowl OL Elgton Jenkins is signing with the Browns on a two-year, $24 million deal with $20M guaranteed, sources tell me and @RapSheet.”

— Tom Pelissero, NFL Network Reporter (X)

“A day his release from Green Bay, Jenkins heads to Cleveland.”

— Tom Pelissero, NFL Network Reporter (X)

What’s next

Jenkins is expected to immediately step into a starting role on the Browns' offensive line and help solidify the unit as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The Browns have made a savvy signing in Elgton Jenkins, adding a versatile and talented offensive lineman who should provide a significant boost to their offensive front.