Overview
- Wyatt Teller announced on Instagram that he will not return to Cleveland, closing a seven-year run that included 94 starts, three Pro Bowls and two second-team All-Pro honors.
- Teller’s 2021 four-year extension has expired, and local reporting indicates the Browns could use a post–June 1 designation to trim his dead-cap charges to about $8.3 million in 2026 and $6.5 million in 2027.
- His role diminished late in 2025 as he rotated with Teven Jenkins, then a calf re-aggravation in Week 17 led to an injured reserve stint before the season finale.
- The exit comes as Cleveland faces potential turnover across the line, with Joel Bitonio weighing retirement and Ethan Pocic, Jack Conklin and Cam Robinson approaching free agency.
- Teammates including quarterback Shedeur Sanders and defensive end Myles Garrett posted public farewells, while analysts project interest from guard-needy teams such as the Giants, Lions and Raiders.