Kevin Stefanski ‘s offensive line is looking scary. Not to the opponents, though. To his team itself. Both short-term and long-term. First off, third-year tackle Dawand Jones is out for the season with another knee injury. Looking ahead?
It’s less about injuries (aside from Jack Conklin ‘s elbow issues) and more about age and contracts. Three starters are already in their 30s and will hit free agency after 2025: left guard Joel Bitonio , right guard Wyatt Teller , and center Ethan Pocic .
And at least one analyst even thinks Bitonio might hang it up after this year, which would leave a massive hole. While discussing the Browns’ locker room, Daryl Ruiter was asked how much he’s worried about the Cleveland Browns ‘ offensive line. He summed it up in two words. “Very worried,