Joel Bitonio, 34, announced his retirement after 12 NFL seasons and 178 games as the Cleveland Browns' left guard. Bitonio was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and five-time All-Pro, and he entered the league as a third-round pick out of the University of Nevada in 2014. He signed a six-year, $51.2 million extension with Cleveland in 2017 and served as a steady cornerstone of the Browns' offensive line. His departure creates a significant opening on Cleveland's interior line as the team plans offseason roster decisions.
