Cleveland Browns to Release Starting Offensive Tackle Jack Conklin The Cleveland Browns are set to release starting offensive tackle Jack Conklin, according to a source shared with ESPN on Thursday. The move marks the end of a six-year tenure with the team, during which Conklin played a key role on the offensive line despite frequent injuries that limited his availability. Conklin, 31, made 57 of his 114 career starts with the Browns over the past six seasons. However, his time with the team was marred by recurring injuries, which kept him sidelined for a significant portion of his career. During his time in Cleveland, he missed 44 of a possible 101 games, including 30 since the start of the 2023 season. His absence continued into the 2025 season, as he missed nine games, including the final two, after sustaining two concussions. The Browns have been actively reshaping their offensive line during the early stages of free agency. One notable move was acquiring Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard through a trade. This addition signals the team’s intent to strengthen its front line ahead of the upcoming season. Conklin’s journey with the Browns began as a free agent signing in 2020, following a one-year deal. He quickly became a cornerstone of the team’s offensive line, earning a four-year, $60 million contract extension in December 2022. Last offseason, he agreed to a restructured deal that made him a free agent after the 2025 season. In addition to Conklin, the Browns also released offensive lineman Wyatt Teller and tight end David Njoku, both with post-June 1 designations. Teller and Njoku had previously announced in February that they would not return to Cleveland, aligning with the team’s decision to move on from their respective roles.#cleveland_browns #jack_conklin #tytus_howard #wyatt_teller #david_njoku
