The Cleveland Browns are heading into a pivotal offseason, and the message is clear: the offense needs a full-scale renovation. That’s a big reason why Todd Monken was brought in as head coach - to breathe new life into a unit that stalled far too often last season. With GM Andrew Berry still at the helm and a long list of free agents from the 2025 roster, how they approach this rebuild - particularly at quarterback and along the offensive line - will shape the team’s trajectory for years to come.
Let’s start with the offensive line, because in Cleveland, that’s always been the foundation. Browns fans know the drill: no matter who’s under center, the offense doesn’t go unless the big men up front are doing their job.
And last season, that group simply didn’t get it done. For the first time in a while, the Browns’ offensive line wasn’t just inconsistent - it was a liability.
With multiple starters potentially on the move, change is coming.
So what might that change look like? ESPN recently floated a few potential moves that could help stabilize the line and give Monken a fighting chance to install his system.
1. Signing Rasheed Walker (LT, Packers)
One of the most intriguing names linked to Cleveland is Green Bay Packers tackle Rasheed Walker. ESPN ranked him as their eighth overall free agent, and for good reason.
His 93.8% pass block win rate in 2025 ranked 11th among 68 qualifying tackles - that’s elite territory. At just 26 years old, Walker would represent both an immediate upgrade and a long-term building block at left tackle.
The Packers may not be eager to let him walk, but if Berry can get him to Cleveland, it would be a major step forward. Walker’s presence would instantly solidify the blind side, something the Browns haven’t had consistently since Joe Thomas retired. For Monken’s offense, which relies on timing and rhythm, having a reliable left tackle is non-negotiable.
2. Retaining Joel Bitonio (LG)
Then there’s Joel Bitonio - the heart and soul of the Browns’ line for the past decade. At 34, retirement is on the table, but if Bitonio decides to run it back for one more season, Cleveland should be all-in on bringing him back.
He allowed just two sacks in 2025, proving he can still play at a high level.
Bitonio’s leadership and experience would be invaluable in a room that could see a lot of turnover. With a new coaching staff and potentially two new tackles, having a steady veteran presence on the interior would go a long way in keeping the group cohesive.
3. Trading for Walker Little (OT, Jaguars)
In a separate ESPN piece, Bill Barnwell suggested another potential move: trading for Jaguars tackle Walker Little. The 26-year-old has experience at left tackle but could project as a starter on the right side or even at guard.
He’s not a Pro Bowler, but he’s solid - and sometimes, that’s exactly what you need.
The proposed trade? Cleveland sends a 2026 fifth-round pick to Jacksonville in exchange for Little and a 2027 seventh-rounder.
That’s a low-cost move for a player who could start right away or provide valuable depth. Given the going rate for even average tackles in today’s NFL, that’s a smart play.
**A New-Look Offensive Line? **
If the Browns manage to land both Walkers - Rasheed at left tackle and Little on the right - and convince Bitonio to return at left guard, suddenly the outlook up front looks a whole lot better. That would give Berry flexibility heading into the draft and free agency.
Internally, there are still some intriguing options. Luke Wypler and Zak Zinter could be penciled in at center and right guard, respectively, though competition will be key. Veterans like Ethan Pocic, Wyatt Teller, and Teven Jenkins could also be in the mix if the front office decides to bring one or more of them back.
Big Picture: Flexibility and Focus
What this all adds up to is flexibility - something Berry and Monken will need in spades as they reshape the offense. Shoring up the tackles before the draft would allow them to focus on adding skill position talent or even consider trading down to stockpile picks.
It’s no secret: the Browns need to get the quarterback position right. But that process starts with building a line that can protect, open holes, and give the offense a chance to function. If Cleveland can pull off these moves, they’ll be setting the stage for a much more balanced - and dangerous - unit in 2026.