History of Jack Conklin in Timeline
Jack Conklin is an American professional football offensive tackle currently playing for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. He played college football at Michigan State and was drafted by the Tennessee Titans as the eighth overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Notably, Conklin has been recognized as a first-team All-Pro twice in his career, marking him as a prominent player in his position.
2 hours ago : Browns Release Jack Conklin: Two-Time All-Pro and Former First-Round Pick
The Cleveland Browns released offensive tackle Jack Conklin as free agency began. Conklin, a two-time All-Pro and former first-round pick, is now a free agent.
August 17, 1994: Jack Conklin Born
On August 17, 1994, Jonathan "Jack" Jackson Conklin was born. He would later become an American professional football offensive tackle.
2008: Playoff drought
The Titans earned a playoff berth for the first time since 2008.
2013: Started 13 Games as a Redshirt Freshman
In 2013, after redshirting his first year, Conklin started in 13 of 14 games at either right or left offensive tackle during his redshirt freshman year.
2015: First-team All-American and All-Big Ten Conference
In 2015, Conklin was selected as a First-team All-American by Sporting News and USA Today, and also as a First-team All-Big Ten Conference selection by coaches and media.
January 6, 2016: Conklin Declares for the NFL Draft
On January 6, 2016, Jack Conklin announced he would forgo his senior season and declare for the 2016 NFL draft after starting in 38 of his 39 career games with the Spartans.
May 26, 2016: Signed with the Titans
On May 26, 2016, Jack Conklin signed a four-year, $15.89 million rookie contract with the Tennessee Titans, including $15.44 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $9.76 million.
December 21, 2016: Selected as an Alternate for the 2017 Pro Bowl
On December 21, 2016, it was announced that Jack Conklin was selected as an alternate for the 2017 Pro Bowl after his performance during his rookie season.
2016: Conklin Drafted by Tennessee Titans
In 2016, Jack Conklin was drafted eighth overall by the Tennessee Titans in the NFL draft after playing college football for the Michigan State Spartans.
2016: Drafted by the Titans
In 2016, Jack Conklin was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the first round (eighth overall) of the NFL draft, after the Titans traded picks with the Cleveland Browns to acquire him.
2016: Pre-Draft Visits and Projections
In 2016, leading up to the NFL draft, Jack Conklin was projected as a top-10 pick and attended private workouts and pre-draft visits with multiple NFL teams.
2017: Started All 16 Games at Right Tackle
In 2017, Jack Conklin started all 16 games at right tackle for the Titans, receiving an overall grade of 81.8 from PFF, ranking 12th among all offensive tackles.
2017: Pro Bowl Alternate
In 2017, Jack Conklin was an alternate for the Pro Bowl. He made his professional regular season debut and first NFL start in the Titans' season-opening 25–16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
2017: Titans Earn Playoff Berth
In 2017, the Titans finished second in the AFC South with a 9–7 record and earned a playoff berth for the first time since 2008, with Conklin starting all 16 games at right tackle.
January 6, 2018: First Career Playoff Game
On January 6, 2018, Jack Conklin started in his first career playoff game, which the Titans narrowly won against the Kansas City Chiefs 22-21 in the AFC Wildcard Game.
January 15, 2018: Titans Fired Mularkey
On January 15, 2018, the Titans announced their decision to fire Mularkey. Five days later, the Titans announced their decision to hire Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel as their new head coach.
May 1, 2019: Fifth-Year Option Declined
On May 1, 2019, the Titans declined the fifth-year option on Jack Conklin's contract, making him a free agent in 2020.
2019: Started All 16 Games and Playoff Run
In 2019, Jack Conklin started all 16 games for the Titans, contributing to Derrick Henry winning the NFL rushing yards title and helping the team reach the AFC Championship Game.
March 20, 2020: Signed with the Cleveland Browns
On March 20, 2020, Jack Conklin signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Cleveland Browns.
2020: Free Agency
In 2020, as the Titans declined the fifth-year option on Jack Conklin's contract, he becomes a free agent.
November 6, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve
On November 6, 2021, Jack Conklin was placed on injured reserve with an elbow injury.
December 23, 2022: Contract Extension with the Browns
On December 23, 2022, Jack Conklin signed a four-year, $60 million contract extension with the Cleveland Browns through the 2026 season.
September 12, 2023: Placed on Season-Ending Injured Reserve
On September 12, 2023, Jack Conklin was placed on season-ending injured reserve after suffering a torn ACL and MCL in Week 1 of the 2023 season.
December 20, 2025: Placed on Season-Ending Injured Reserve Due to Concussion
On December 20, 2025, Jack Conklin was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a concussion suffered in Week 13 against the San Francisco 49ers.
2026: Contract Through 2026 Season
In 2026, Jack Conklin will be playing with the Cleveland Browns.
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