Joel Bitonio retires after 12 seasons with Browns

One of the best guards of his era: Joel Bitonio calls it a career.

Joel Bitonio announces his retirement after 12 seasons with the Browns.

Joel Bitonio earned the right to look back on his #Browns career with emotion and pride. My column on the left guard retiring: www.cleveland.com/browns/2026/...

Congrats to Joel Bitonio on a hell of a career. One of my all-time favorites to watch. Steady as they came snap to snap, game to game. Glad he's retiring having only ever played in Cleveland, too--that should mean something to the Browns fans.

Browns LG Joel Bitonio announced he is retiring from the #NFL after 12 seasons in the league. Bitonio, 34, is a former third-round pick of the #Browns back in 2014. He signed a six-year, $51.2 million deal in 2017 that included $17.1 million guaranteed. Bitonio was set to make base salaries of...

Bitonio: “Wearing that orange helmet and being part of this franchise ... I felt a loyalty to the Browns, and it gave me a sense of pride to represent a fan base who is consistently loyal to us."

Gonna be like a whole new team this team this year 🥲 Congrats to Joel Bitonio on his retirement 🤎🧡 #gobrowns #dawgpound

Joel Bitonio retires after 12 seasons, 178 games, 7 Pro Bowls with Browns

Seven-time Pro-Bowl guard Joel Bitonio announced his retirement from the NFL. Repost of @Browns: Original post

Repost by @NFL RT by @NFL: To Cleveland, From Joel A farewell to the #DawgPound as @JoelBitonio announces his retirement from the NFL: Click to see original repost

Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio retires after 12 seasons https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2026/06/09/Browns-Joel-Bitonio-retires/7791781011848/

Joel Bitonio shocks Cleveland with retirement — uncover why the Browns’ Iron Man walked away… www.liveadnews.com/2026/06/joel... #JoelBitonio #ClevelandBrowns #NFLRetirement

Congratulations to the #Browns Joel Bitonio. A well earned retirement and no doubt his name will be put up in the Ring Of Honor.

Wild: Browns G Joel Bitonio ROASTS Johnny Manziel in his opening remarks announcing his retirement. "I was drafted the same year as Johnny Manziel. And we actually roomed together. I learned some things NOT to do from him." 💀💀💀 Original post

Joel Bitonio, a fixture on the left side of Cleveland's offensive line for the past 12 years, has officially announced his retirement from the NFL. dynespressbox.com/2026/06/joel...