Jack Conklin to Browns is Done Deal

Overtime Heroics Editorial

1999 days ago

The Cleveland Browns got their man. Jack Conklin is heading to Cleveland after agreeing to terms on a contract. They started free agency, making Austin Hooper the highest-paid tight end in NFL history. Now the Browns made Conklin the highest paid tackle in history. While this sounds like a lot of money spent on a team with young players to pay the Browns cleared 8-12 million before free agency began. The Browns should still be able to make more moves to solidify the roster even after these two big ones.

Jack Conklin, Right Tackle

Jack Conklin Browns — *Courtesy of ngscsports.com*

NCAA/NFL Awards: First Team All-American (2015), First Team All Big 10 (2015), 2016 NFL All-Rookie Team, NFL First-Team All-Pro (2016)

Jack Conklin has been a steady force at tackle for the Tennessee Titans since being drafted eighth overall in 2016. Over four seasons with the Titans, he has started all 57 games he has played. Conklin did miss seven games in 2018 due to a concussion and a pair of knee injuries. Tennessee decided that they would not risk the fifth-year option and now Conklin is on the open market. The Browns need a right tackle and a 25-year-old former all-pro just might fit the bill. After playing in a zone scheme in college the Browns must feel he will be the best fit for Kevin Stefanski’s offensive scheme.

Is it possible that Conklin in this scheme could revert to All-Pro status? Or is it possible that knee injuries suffered in 2018 hinder Conklin’s ability to pull as needed? It looks as though the Browns tend to believe he can rekindle his old Michigan State days. He was the top man on their list and he is now in the fold. What say you Browns fans?

Terms: 3-year deal with the Browns for $42M with $30M fully guaranteed, per @RosenhausSports. He earns $20mil in the first year.

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