For years, the frozen tundra has been protected by a literal and figurative wall of stability. But as the mud settles on the opening weeks of the 2026 free agency period, that wall looks less like a fortress and more like a construction site.
The departure of Elgton Jenkins is the headline that stings the most. Jenkins wasn't just a Pro Bowl talent; he was the unit’s Swiss Army knife. Seeing him pull on a Cleveland jersey marks the end of an era.
When you pair his exit with Rasheed Walker’s decision to join Carolina — a player who, despite a dip to a 63.