Offensive line changes are nothing new for the Cleveland Browns. 

During the Kevin Stefanski era, those changes have usually been induced by injuries. During Sunday's 26-8 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, though, a noticeable rotation at right guard between longtime starter Wyatt Teller and 2021 second-round pick Teven Jenkins in the trenches was actually part of the plan. 

"I rotated Teven throughout the game," Stefanski explained afterward. "I wanted to see Teven in this game, but, you know, obviously want to always get our guys as many reps as we can.”

2025 has been a rough year for Teller, who currently ranks 85th among qualifying guards on PFF with a pass blocking grade of 51.8. His 63.9 run blocking grade places in the top 50 at least, but still represents a major step backwards from Teller's best days. 

Once considered a stalwart of Cleveland's o-line, Teller has essentially struggled his way into a timeshare for the Browns starting right guard spot. The 31-year-old did his best to brush the situation off, framing it as his willingness to do what's best for the team and even expressing an understanding that he wasn't playing well.

But on the day Teller made his 100th career start, Stefanski wanting to "see Teven" speaks to the organization's current set of priorities, as those in charge are already weighing future options at the position. It also brings the stark reality of the Browns offensive line situation overall, into focus.

Cleveland's core cast up front is set to hit the end of their current contracts after these final five games for 2025. Teller's, for instance, is slated to void, with the team still being on the hook for over $19 million in dead money.

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Center Ethan Pocic is in the same boat, with his contract voiding after the season and the Browns absorbing a $4 million dead hit. Right tackle Jack Conklin renegotiated his contract to void after this season as well, with a $4 million dead cap hit included with that deal too. 

Then there's Joel Bitonio, also playing in the final year of his deal and very likely poised to contemplate retirement for the second straight offseason. 

That means four of the five original starters up front from Week 1 – 2022 fourth-round pick Dawand Jones was the fifth and will once again be coming off of a season-ending injury in 2026 – are slated to play their final games with the Browns over these next five weeks.

Just two years ago that quartet of players made up what was considered one of the best offensive lines in football. Now, Cleveland is staring down the barrel of a total overhaul of the unit. That's not easy to pull off in one offseason, either. 

Perhaps the powers that be could explore retaining even one of these veterans for the sake of having some continuity up front. After Sunday, it seems highly unlikely that it would be Teller, as they prioritize getting a look at a potential, internal replacement. 

Add it to a lengthy list of offseason needs the Browns will have to address this spring. At 3-9, this team is onto 2026, and the next five games will reveal who may be here and who may not, from the trenches, to the front office.