The Browns have signed guard Teven Jenkins, per a team announcement.
Jenkins started 38 games over the last four years for the Bears, who drafted him with the 39th overall pick in the 2021 draft. He started his rookie season on injured reserve and returned to the field in December to start two games at left tackle.
After struggling on the outside, Jenkins moved to right guard in 2022 and started 11 games to significantly better results. He opened the 2023 season on the IR, but recovered to start 25 games at either guard spot across the next two years.
Jenkins visited the Seahawks last week, but instead came to terms with the Browns. Cleveland is already set at guard with veteran starters Wyatt Teller and Joel Bitonio, but both are entering the final season of their contracts. Jenkins may not be able to earn a starting job right away, but a multi-year deal with the Browns could position him to take over either guard spot in 2026.
Jenkins was signed surprisingly late in the free agency cycle after emerging as a solid guard over the last three seasons. The Chargers’ signing of Mekhi Becton last Friday left Jenkins as the best available guard.
Jenkins’ price tag was reportedly too high for the Giants, but signing with the Browns without a clear starting job available suggests that he reduced his demands. If Cleveland wants to clear a spot for Jenkins and get younger along their offensive line, they could look to trade Teller. Such a move would likely have to come after June 1 due to the dead money remaining on his contract.
he’s solid when on the field, but…
The best ability is availability. And he does not have that
He busted his butt playing hurt in 2024 (his contract year), but still had difficulty and missed games. There were a few games he started but didn’t finish as well. He’s a great player but odds are against him staying available.
Jenkins is good player unfortunately he has a difficult time avoiding injury.
He will probably strain his back while signing his contract.
As a Bears fan I wish Teven the very best. Overall a solid Guard and from what I heard a good guy. If he can stay healthy, he can be very good. Unfortunately, his heath has been an issue since his college days starting with back surgery.