The first of what could be four (or five?) new starting offensive linemen for the Cleveland Browns in 2026 was solidified Monday in a surprise trade.
General manager Andrew Berry helped kick off the NFL’s version of March Madness by swapping a fifth-round draft pick for veteran Houston Texans right tackle Tytus Howard. The Browns are also signing Howard, 29, to a three-year, $68 million extension, per ESPN, that will tie him to Todd Monken’s Browns through his age-32 season in 2028.
Berry hinted that the Browns could take a similar approach to GM Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears, who in 2025 executed a series of trades, free agent signings, and draft picks to reset their offensive line with a mix of young, developing, and veteran talent.