Cleveland Browns lineman Joel Bitonio retires after 12 seasons
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 10:32 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Joel Bitonio announced his retirement from the NFL during a press conference on June 9, 2026, before the Browns' Mandatory Minicamp. The offensive lineman spent his entire 12-year career with the Cleveland Browns, playing 178 games and earning seven Pro Bowl selections. There is speculation about whether Bitonio may receive special recognition from the team or a future consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken still has to decide on the team's starting quarterback as they head into training camp next month.
- •Bitonio played his entire career with the Cleveland Browns.
- •He was selected to seven Pro Bowls during his tenure.
- •His retirement announcement came just before minicamp.
- •Todd Monken is yet to name a starting quarterback for the upcoming season.
- •Bitonio may have a case for future Hall of Fame consideration.
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Browns great Joel Bitonio retires after 12 seasons, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Cleveland
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns news: Joel Bitonio calls it a career
"The Cleveland Browns are saying goodbye to one of the most respected players in franchise history. Veteran left guard Joel Bitonio officially announced his retirement Tuesday, ending a remarkable 12-year NFL career spent entirely in Cleveland. The 34-year-old was selected by the Browns with the 35th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft and became one of the league’s most consistent offensive linemen.
"The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in today’s edition of the Daily Dawg Chow.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 10:32 PMBrowns great Joel Bitonio retires after 12 seasons, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Cleveland
The Cleveland Browns are saying goodbye to one of the most respected players in franchise history. Veteran left guard Joel Bitonio officially announced his retirement Tuesday, ending a remarkable 12-year NFL career spent entirely in Cleveland. The 34-year-old was selected by the Browns with the 35th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft and became one of the league’s most consistent offensive linemen.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 10:30 AMCleveland Browns news: Joel Bitonio calls it a career
The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in today’s edition of the Daily Dawg Chow.
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