Jack Conklin, former Michigan State OL, signs contract extension with Cleveland Browns

Jack Conklin and the Cleveland Browns inked a new contract extension on Friday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news.

Conklin and the Browns agreed to a 4-year, $60 million extension. The new extension includes $31 million fully guaranteed. The Browns are trying to get back into the AFC playoff conversation at 6-8 and locked down one of their veteran offensive linemen for the next four years.

Conklin played at Michigan State in college and was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the 1st round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Cleveland landed Conklin in 2020.

Browns and right tackle Jack Conklin reached agreement today on a four-year, $60 million extension that includes $31 million fully guaranteed, per his agent @DrewJRosenhaus, who negotiated deal with @JasonRosenhaus, @RyanMatha, Browns’ GM Andrew Berry and Browns’ VP Chris Cooper.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 23, 2022

This new extension emphasizes how important Conklin is to the Browns’ organization.

Cleveland has won three of its last four games and is trying to build some momentum as the 2022 season is coming to a close. The Browns are facing the New Orleans Saints on Saturday and are trying to keep their winning ways going. Cleveland beat the Baltimore Ravens 13-3 in its last game.

Kickoff from FirstEnergy Stadium will be at 1 p.m. ET on CBS.