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Cleveland Browns receive mixed grades on free agent signings Jenkins and Johnson

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Cleveland Browns receive mixed grades on free agent signings Jenkins and Johnson
Summary

Cleveland Browns made significant additions to their offensive line by signing Elgton Jenkins and Zion Johnson during the offseason. Analyst Brad Gagnon provided contrasting re-grades for both players. Jenkins received an A grade as a top pass-blocking guard, while Johnson was graded a D- due to durability concerns despite a high contract. As the preseason progresses, these evaluations will be closely scrutinized as the Browns aim to strengthen their line.

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  • •Browns signed Elgton Jenkins and Zion Johnson to boost offensive line
  • •Jenkins received an A grade; Johnson received a D- grade
  • •Jenkins is viewed as a top pass-blocking guard despite injury concerns
  • •Johnson's contract raises questions about his performance value
  • •Preseason performances may warrant further evaluation of both players
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  • 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Browns get mixed reviews of key free agent signings from offseason
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One NFL analyst went back and re-graded two major additions for Cleveland.

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