Browns OL Joel Bitonio retires after 12 seasons in NFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:37 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
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.
- •Bitonio spent 12 seasons with the Browns.
- •He started 178 games and was selected to 7 Pro Bowls.
- •His career earnings exceed $107 million.
- •Bitonio blocked for 22 starting quarterbacks.
- •Cleveland's record during his career included four winning seasons.
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — Joel Bitonio’s Browns career in numbers: QBs, games, wins, contracts, stats, and awards
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