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This was a great addition for the Browns at a very reasonable price.
Browns $24 million signing of Shedeur Sanders new center one of best steals of free agency originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Cleveland Browns came into the offseason with a major need along the offensive line.
They've completely overhauled that group with four additions, leaving only the left tackle spot open. Zion Johnson, Teven Jenkins, and Tytus Howard were all solid pickups this offseason. But, the one that stands out as their best move was the $24 million contract for Elgton Jenkins, the former Green Bay Packers center.
As Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport writes, this $24 million addition was one of the best steals of free agency, as the $12 million per-year gamble is well worth it for a Pro Bowler like Jenkins. Browns $24M Elgton Jenkins signing is 'steal' per NFL writer "But occasionally, the Browns get one right - and that was the case when the team signed veteran offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins to a two-year, $24 million contract," Davenport writes. "...
But Pro Bowl-caliber play for $12 million a season is well worth the gamble. " The reason why this signing by the browns is more of a gamble than some other free agent offensive line additions is that Jenkins has struggled with health problems. But Jenkins is well worth such a gamble.