Trending Now - Browns Finalize Agreement With G Zion Johnson for Offseason Goals
WHO:
Cleveland Browns, General Manager Andrew Berry, Offensive Tackle Tytus Howard, Guard Zion Johnson, Center/Guard Elgton Jenkins, Teven Jenkins, First-Year Head Coach Todd Monken
Zion Johnson, drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers
WHAT:
The Cleveland Browns finalized an agreement with Guard Zion Johnson.
The Browns traded a fifth-round pick to the Houston Texans for Tytus Howard and announced a three-year extension for him.
The Browns also agreed to terms with Elgton Jenkins and re-signed Teven Jenkins.
The Browns made external acquisitions for three offensive linemen with a combined total of 252 career starts.
The Browns' offensive line ranked 20th in pass block win rate and 24th in run block win rate in the 2025 season.
Zion Johnson was the No. 17 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and had the fifth-lowest pass block win rate among guards in 2025.
Elgton Jenkins was a two-time Pro Bowler and had a pass block win rate that ranked 17th among centers in 2025.
Tytus Howard allowed a career-low 4.8% pressure rate in the 2025 season.
WHERE:
Cleveland, Ohio (Cleveland Browns), Los Angeles, California (Los Angeles Chargers), Houston, Texas (Houston Texans)
WHEN:
The new league year began on March 8th, 2026.
Zion Johnson was drafted in 2022.
Johnson started 65 of 66 career games during his time with the Chargers.
WHY:
The Browns aimed to improve their offensive line due to a "fair amount of turnover" predicted by Andrew Berry.
The organization hopes to lift the entirety of the offense by addressing the offensive line first.
HOW:
The Browns executed trades and agreements to acquire new players and re-sign existing players to strengthen the offensive line.
(UPDATED March 12, 2026 13:24 UTC)
The Cleveland Browns have made significant moves to bolster their offensive line, finalizing an agreement with Guard Zion Johnson and trading a fifth-round pick to the Houston Texans for Tytus Howard, who has just received a three-year extension. In addition to these acquisitions, the Browns also secured Elgton Jenkins and re-signed Teven Jenkins, bringing in three offensive linemen with a combined total of 252 career starts to address their struggles in pass and run blocking last season. With the new league year beginning on March 8, the Browns are focused on improving their offensive line to enhance the overall performance of their offense, as noted by General Manager Andrew Berry.