Browns OL Joel Bitonio retires after 12 seasons in NFL

Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joel Bitonio has announced his retirement after 12 seasons in the NFL. Bitonio recently made his farewell during the team's mandatory minicamp. Over his career, he started 178 games and achieved notable accolades, including seven Pro Bowl selections and multiple All-Pro honors. Bitonio also holds the record for career earnings for left guards at over $107 million. He played for 22 different starting quarterbacks across his time with the Browns, reflecting the team's struggles during his tenure, which included a challenging record of only four winning seasons.

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