The Browns are less than a month away from players reporting back to CrossCountry Mortgage Campus for the beginning of training camp. To prepare for training camp, associate editor Kelsey Russo is putting together a preview for each position on the roster. Catch up on the quarterbacks and defensive line previews. Next up, let's look at the offensive line.
The Offensive Line:
Centers
Ethan Pocic
Luke Wypler
Guards
Joel Bitonio
Javion Cohen
Teven Jenkins
Brady Latham
Wyatt Teller
Dartanyan Tinsley
Zak Zinter
Tackles
Jackson Barton
Jack Conklin
Jason Ivey
Dawand Jones
Cornelius Lucas
Roy Mbaeteka
Julian Pearl
Lorenzo Thompson
Take a look at how veteran leaders Joel Bitonio and Wyatt Teller anchor a cohesive Browns offensive line for the 2025 season.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during a workout in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 6, 2025.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.
Center Ethan Pocic (55) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 6, 2025.
Offensive guard Brady Latham (64) during a workout in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 6, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (71) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.
Offensive guard Zak Zinter (70) during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 23, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 30, 2025.
Offensive guard Brady Latham during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 30, 2025.
Offensive tackle Julian Pearl (60) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Center Ethan Pocic (55) during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 30, 2025.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 29, 2025.
Offensive guard Teven Jenkins during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 23, 2025.
Offensive tackle Jackson Barton (68) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.
Center Luke Wypler (56) during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 23, 2025.
Defensive tackle Ralph Holley (63) and Center Luke Wypler (56) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 6, 2025.
Offensive tackle Julian Pearl (60) during a workout in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 6, 2025.
Offensive guard Teven Jenkins (74) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.
Offensive guard Javion Cohen (67) during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 23, 2025.
Offensive guard Dartanyan Tinsley (65) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 23, 2025.
Offensive guard Zak Zinter (70) during the third day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 12, 2025.
Offensive guard Javion Cohen (67) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.
Offensive tackle Lorenzo Thompson (69) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Offensive tackle Jason Ivey (72) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Offensive tackle Jackson Barton (68) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Offensive guard Zak Zinter (70) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.
Offensive guard Brady Latham (64) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.
Center Ethan Pocic (55) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.
Offensive guard Javion Cohen (67) during the sixth day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 6, 2025.
Offensive guard Dartanyan Tinsley (65) during the sixth day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 6, 2025.
Center Luke Wypler (56) during the fifth day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 4, 2025.
Offensive guard Javion Cohen (67) during a workout in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 21, 2025.
Offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka (61) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (71) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during a workout in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 7, 2025.
Offensive tackle Jason Ivey (72) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.
Offensive tackle Julian Pearl (60) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.
The offense during the third day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 12, 2025.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.
Offensive tackle Lorenzo Thompson (69) and Offensive guard Javion Cohen (67) during a workout in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 21, 2025.
Offensive tackle Lorenzo Thompson (69) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during a workout in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 21, 2025.
Offensive lineman Jason Ivey (72) during fieldwork on the first day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 9, 2025.
Offensive guard Zak Zinter (70) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 12, 2025.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during a workout in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 21, 2025.
Offensive lineman Lorenzo Thompson (69) during fieldwork on the first day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 9, 2025.
Offensive guard Teven Jenkins during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 23, 2025.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (71) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 12, 2025.
Center Luke Wypler (56) during a workout in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 7, 2025.
Offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka (61) during a workout in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 7, 2025.
Offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka (61) during a workout in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 6, 2025.
Offensive tackle Jason Ivey (72) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 28, 2025.
What we know: The Browns' offensive line got a big boost in the offseason with Joel Bitonio's decision to play another year in Cleveland. As he enters his 12th season in the league and with the Browns, Bitonio's presence on the offensive line is key alongside a veteran group consisting of Jack Conklin, Ethan Pocic and Wyatt Teller that has played together for several years. They act as the anchors of the offensive line, and their deep understanding of one another as a unit serves as a foundational piece in which they can build off.
But the Browns also addressed the need for depth on the offensive line after injuries have played a factor in the previous two seasons. They signed Teven Jenkins and Cornelius Lucas during free agency, who both have an opportunity to earn their spot on the offensive line.
The Browns have Dawand Jones back healthy after he broke his fibula and cut his 2024 season short. During OTAs and minicamp, Jones continued to take reps at left tackle. He played three games at left tackle during the 2024 season and four at right tackle before his injury and continues to grow comfortable on the left side with adjusting to the angles and nuances of playing on the left side.
The biggest question: How will the offensive line help establish the run game in 2025? The Browns struggled to run the ball throughout the 2024 season, averaging just 94.6 rushing yards per game, and the offensive line took responsibility for their part in the struggles. Heading into training camp and the 2025 season, the offensive line has an increased focused on creating running lanes for the running backs as well as providing space and protection. Offensive line coach Mike Bloomgren said from the first day that offensive coordinator Tommy Rees introduced the offensive identity to the team, he's seen a high level of excitement and commitment from the offensive line in integrating the techniques needed for the success of the wide zone.
The X-Factor: Pocic. Bloomgren wants the offensive line to "see the game through one set of eyes." And those eyes belong to Pocic at center, who is going to identify blocking assignments to the offensive line. Pocic is entering his ninth NFL season and his fourth with the Browns.
Says it all: "I think the depth is coming. I think the offseason moves that we've made bringing Teven (Jenkins) and Cornelius Lucas in, those are great steps to shoring that up. There's also going to be some competition at a couple of positions because of those guys jumping in there. I think Luke Wypler, who we call coach Wypler because of his knowledge of the system, I think he's doing a great job, and we have a ton of confidence in him." – offensive line coach Mike Bloomgren on the depth at offensive line
How many were kept on the initial 53-man roster in 2024: 10
