Last off-season, the Cleveland Browns heavily invested in their offensive line when they signed right guard Kevin Zeitler and center J.C. Tretter. Although the Browns front office expected strong play from the two last season, they could see their play improve in 2018.
At the time of his signing, the Browns made Zeitler the highest-paid guard in the NFL when they signed him to a five-year, $60 million contract last off-season. They also signed Tretter to a three-year, $16.75 million contract, which was a large investment for the oft-injured center.
When the Browns signed the two, it was expected that they would instantly improve the offensive line.