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Ex-Brown Wyatt Teller Lands $23M Deal with Texans
21 Mar
Summary
- Wyatt Teller signed a two-year deal with the Houston Texans.
- The contract has a maximum value of $23 million.
- Teller's agent publicly suggested the Browns will regret his departure.
Wyatt Teller, a former cornerstone of the Cleveland Browns' offensive line, has signed a new two-year contract with the Houston Texans. The deal has a maximum value of $23 million. Teller, who spent seven seasons with the Browns, garnered three Pro Bowl selections and two second-team All-Pro selections during his tenure in Cleveland.
Teller's agent, Andrew Ross, celebrated the signing on Instagram, making a pointed remark that the Cleveland Browns front office might regret their decision to part ways with the veteran guard. This statement suggests Teller may have been open to remaining with the Browns.
However, the Browns' management, led by General Manager Andrew Berry, opted to move in a different direction. They focused on younger, more cost-efficient options by re-signing Tevin Jenkins and acquiring Zion Johnson. Jenkins, who started four games for Cleveland last season, received a one-year deal worth $4 million, with $3.96 million guaranteed.
Teller's departure was influenced by the team's investment in their overall offensive line and the cost-effectiveness of retaining Jenkins. Despite playing in 13 games last season with some injury concerns, the Browns' front office favored the development and financial flexibility offered by the younger Jenkins.
