Joel Bitonio, the stalwart Cleveland Browns offensive lineman, stands at a career crossroads as he approaches his potential 12th NFL season. With
In 11 years with the Cleveland Browns, guard Joel Bitonio has seen everything. His rookie season in 2014 was overshadowed by a quarterback controversy between Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel. From there, the franchise slumped to the low of an 0–16 campaign in '17 and ascended to the high of a divisional-round run in 2020.
Left guard Joel Bitonio, the longest-tenured player on the Cleveland Browns, is set to give the team clarity on his future before NFL free agency.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns left guard Joel Bitonio has pretty much made up his mind on whether or not to retire, but he’s not ready to share it. Furthermore, he said Myles Garrett’s trade request hasn’t played a role in his decision.
Since the Browns selected Bitonio with the 35th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the veteran has started every game in a season eight times over his 11-year career. Bitonio has consistently been one of the best guards in the league, having made the Pro Bowl in each of the last seven seasons.
Cleveland Browns veteran Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitonio has not made a decision about his future with the franchise, although one is coming soon.
The Cleveland Browns made a pair of moves on Monday with the release of long snapper Charley Hughlett and signing cornerback Anthony Kendall.