CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of Brownie the Elf painted on the field before the game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesFree agency starts for the Cleveland Browns and the rest of the NFL at 4:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 11 but the real news often breaks when the legal tampering period starts. That period begins Monday at 12:00 PM ET.We will have all of the Browns-related news and rumors on free agency here at Dawgs By Nature throughout the day. This post will act as a live blog of sorts, with brief but important updates about the latest rumors, signings, or trades involving Cleveland or other NFL teams.You should also use the comments section as your free agency open thread! (Newest updates will be at the top of the live blog below.2026 Browns Free Agency Live Blog Day 26:50 PM: One Jenkins wasnt enough for Tuesday; Elgton Jenkins is now reportedly on board as well. Could be the teams starting center or could slide to guard.3:46 PM: As predicted earlier today, Teven Jenkins is returning to the Browns, officially. Likely ends Joel Bitonios time in Cleveland. Read more about his strong 2025 season and the current projected starting OLine in Cleveland.6:35 AM: Based on NFL free agency reporting, we may have our answer on Joel Bitonios future.6:30 AM: Cleveland reportedly was in on trying to sign Alijah Vera-Tucker, but lost out to the Patriots:Good morning. Lots of moves overnight, including the Patriots agreeing to a three-year, $42 million deal that can be worth up to $48 million with former Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, per sources.The New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns were also aggressively in the mix. Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 10, 20262026 Browns Free Agency Live Blog Day 16:54 PM: Cleveland replaces Bush with former All-Pro LB Quincy Williams.6:45 PM: Another possible target for the Browns is off the market as guard Isaac Seumalo is getting himself out of Pittsburgh and reportedly signing with the Arizona Cardinals, according to NFL Networks Mike Garafolo.The #AZCardinals have agreed to terms with veteran G Isaac Seumalo, sources tell me and @RapSheet. The former #Steelers lineman gets $31.5 million over three years in a deal done by Joe DiBenedetto & Ken Sarnoff of @1OF1Football. pic.twitter.com/Vw4tsrxWOi Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 9, 20266:35 PM: Another veteran quarterback that may have drawn cursory interest from the Browns is off the market as Gardner Minshew II is reportedly signing with the Arizona Cardinals on a one-year deal worth $8 million, according to ESPNs Adam Schefter. That is a nice payday for a player who is 2-8 in his last 10 starts.Source: Former Chiefs QB Gardner Minshew II reached agreement today on a one-year, $8 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals. pic.twitter.com/n00IG4czNA Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 20266:28 PM: There will be no reunion between the Browns and quarterback Kenny Pickett, as the veteran is reportedly signing a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers, according to ESPNs Adam Schefter.At this time last year, there were people who actually believed the Browns had traded for Pickett with the plan to open the season with him as the starting quarterback. Now, after a season where he made two starts for the Las Vegas Raiders, Pickett is off to Carolina to back up Bryce Young.Source: Kenny Pickett has agreed to a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers worth up to $7.5M that includes $4 million in guarantees. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 20266:20 PM: The Browns were never going to be interested, but since he plays quarterback, it is worth noting that Tua Tagovailoa is reportedly signing a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPNs Adam Schefter. That gives the Falcons a second left-handed quarterback to go along with Michael Penix Jr.Wonder if Andrew Berry can talk Atlanta head coach Kevin Stefanski into a reunion with Dillon Gabriel?ESPN Sources: Former Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa plans to sign a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons.The move now will give the Falcons two left-handed quarterbacks, Tagovailoa and Michael Penix, heading into the 2026 season. pic.twitter.com/m8SJHSTs6F Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 20265:00 PM: Putting together some information/posts from experts, as well as some film, on Zion Johnson in The Feed. See what weve found and share with everyone what we havent yet.4:58 PM: A new free agent center on the market:BREAKING: The #Packers are releasing 2x Pro Bowl C Elgton Jenkins, per sources.Hes expected to have a strong market. pic.twitter.com/CLaP0W1kEe Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 9, 20263:45 PM: Cleveland loses another defender, this time rotational DE Cameron Thomas:Former Browns DE Cameron Thomas reached agreement today with the Falcons on a 1-year $3.1M deal, per @EquitySports. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 20263:00 PM: Browns are on the board with an offensive line addition, Zion Johnson. More on the newest (reportedly) offensive line addition.2:45 PM: First Cleveland-related move, Devin Bush headed out:Former Browns LB Devin Bush reached agreement today on a 3-year, $30 million deal that includes $21 million guaranteed with the Chicago Bears, per agent Drew Rosenhaus. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 20262:15 PM: Scottish Hammer on the market again:The Giants released veteran punter Jamie Gillan, per source. The Scottish Hammer is a free agent. pic.twitter.com/HDrKA0QZpT Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 9, 20262:05 PM: Raiders are not looking to move their starting center despite signing Linderbaum, just moving him to guard:The Raiders plan to play Jackson Powers-Johnson at guard after the acquisition of Tyler Linderbaum. They dont plan to trade him. Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 9, 20261:45 PM: Big name target, Tyler Linderbaum, off the board with a huge pay day (even bigger than expected for AAV):ESPN Sources: Ravens free-agent center Tyler Linderbaum reached agreement today on a record deal with the Raiders, who are awarding him with a three-year, $81 million deal that includes $60 million guaranteed and makes him the highest paid interior offensive lineman in NFL pic.twitter.com/FPfXkuIXvm Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 20261:15: Kevin Stefanski reunites with Austin Hooper:#Falcons have agreed to terms with TE Austin Hooper on a one-year, $3.25 million deal. Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 9, 20261:01 PM: Bengals bad defense loses one of their better defenders:Jets reached agreement today with DE Joseph Ossai on a 3-year, $36 million deal that includes $22.5M fully guaranteed, per David Mulugheta at Athletes First Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 20261:00 PM: A weapon out of the AFC North:BREAKING: The #Giants are signing former #Ravens TE Isaiah Likely to a 3-year, $40M contract with upside to $47.5M, per multiple sources. Deal done by @ErikBurkhardt of @RocNationSports.The deal makes Likely the 3rd-highest paid TE in the NFL, and pairs him with Jaxson Dart and pic.twitter.com/qmjZkAYmNp Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 9, 202612:55 PM: Top quarterback is off the board:Sources: The #Dolphins are signing #Packers QB Malik Willis, as a new QB has landed in Miami. He gets a 3-year, $67.5M deal with $45M fully guaranteed in a contract negotiated by @DavidMulugheta of @AthletesFirst. pic.twitter.com/bhIpxV3UrK Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 202612:46 PM: Michael Pittman was a name the Browns had their eyes on as a potential trade target. Heading to PITT:Trade! The Colts are sending WR Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers. Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 9, 202612:45 PM: A monster contract for an edge rusher who only has 28 career sacks in five seasons:Sources: Jaelan Phillips has agreed to a 4 year, 120M deal with the Carolina Panthers with $80M in guarantees. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 202612:10 PM: For anyone who wanted WR Alec Pierce, the price tag became outrageous for him to return to the Colts:Free agent WR Alec Pierce has agreed to terms to remain in Indianapolis on a historic 4 year $114M deal that will make him the highest paid free agent receiver in NFL History. The deal negotiated by agents Mike Swenson and CJ LaBoy, came together overnight and contains $84m in Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 202610:15 AM: Not a rumor, but Jared asked over in The Feed about what free agent signing was actually a game-changer for the Browns. Come help Jared out.9:50 AM: I wrote an article about Travis Kelce, but made a note in the comment section about what Im hearing. Rumor has it that a homecoming is on the table for the Cleveland Heights star. Did not say likely, just on the table.9:15 AM: Browns reportedly in pursuit of Tyler Linderbaum and hot pursuit of what would be considered a massive overpay with Chris Paul. More here.8:22 AM: Which players are set to become free agents on Wednesday from the Browns roster?OFFENSIVE PLAYERS: RB Jerome Ford, RB Trayveon Williams, WR DeAndre Carter, TE David Njoku, TE Blake Whiteheart, C Ethan Pocic, OG Wyatt Teller, OG Joel Bitonio, OG Tevin Jenkins, OT Jack Conklin, OT Cam RobinsonDEFENSIVE PLAYERS: DT Shelby Harris, DE Cameron Thomas, DE Julian Okwara, DE Sam Kamara, LB Devin Bush, LB Mohamoud Diabate, LB Jerome Baker, CB DAngelo Ross, CB Tre Avery, CB Martin Emerson, CB Sam Webb, S Rayshawn JenkinsSPECIAL TEAMS PLAYERS: P Corey BojorquezYou can also see a snapshot of the Browns current roster here meaning players who are currently under contract. Among the list of pending free agents, Id like to see Bitonio, Harris, Bush, Emerson, and Bojorquez retained. Emerson is an interesting one, given that he had a big injury in a contract year.8:00 AM: Good morning, Browns fans, and welcome to free agency! Legal negotiations begin at noon today.The Browns have made a few big moves prior to the start of free agency. One of those moves was on the offensive side of the ball, when they traded for OT Tytus Howard. They also slapped a second-round tender on restricted free agent S Ronnie Hickman. QB Deshaun Watson had his annual contract restructuring.The Browns have a lot of players set to hit the open market and become free agents on Wednesday, but the biggest players theyd like to bring back are LB Devin Bush and OL Joel Bitonio. Will it be for the right price, though?Todays updates will be brought to you by a mix of the DBN staff.