Joel Bitonio - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Browns agree to acquire offensive tackle Tytus Howard from Texans, AP source says

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire offensive tackle Tytus Howard from the Houston Texans for a fifth-round pick, a person familiar with the move has told The Associated Pr...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Joel Bitonio's latest update gives Browns fans reason for hope Joel Bitonio has played 178 regular-season games for the Cleveland Browns. He's been with the organization since they took him early in the...

FEBRUARY 26 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Tyler Linderbaum sweepstakes could test Browns' resolve The Cleveland Browns are bracing to rebuild the offensive line. They will probably take a tackle in the first round of the NFL Draft, and wi...

FEBRUARY 25 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

ESPN analyst floats Browns fans' nightmare Joel Bitonio scenario The Cleveland Browns have entered a new era, hiring a new coaching staff, and everyone is waiting to see if longtime Browns player Joel Bito...

FEBRUARY 20 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Browns may have no choice but to overpay for O-line help The Cleveland Browns will have four of their five starting offensive linemen enter free agency this offseason. A decision on Joel Bitonio's...

FEBRUARY 19 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Retirement decision pushed to March Bitonio and the Browns have pushed the void date on his contract to the start of the new league year on March 11, giving him additional time to decide whether to retire or return f...

Impact Bitonio's contract had been slated to void Feb. 16, but he'll now have nearly an extra month to weigh his options. Were Bitonio's contract to void Cleveland would take on over $23 million in dead cap, so it stands to reason that the veteran guard will either ink an extension or be released by March 11, depending on his decision. The 34-year-old offensive lineman continued to perform at a high level across his 17 regular-season appearances in 2025.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

ESPN writer hopes Joel Bitonio will leave Browns to finally play for a 'winner' | Sporting News Joel Bitonio might finally be joining a team other than the Browns.

FEBRUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Browns' Joel Bitonio update opens door fans feared was closed There’s a very real possibility that the Cleveland Browns have new starters at offensive tackle, guard, and center come Week 1 of the 2026 s...

FEBRUARY 18 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Joel Bitonio's $23.5M Browns retirement decision just changed: New deadline revealed | Sporting News Return to Cleveland, retire, or enter free agency? What will Browns legend decide?

FEBRUARY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Loaded free agent O-line class could be Andrew Berry's shot at redemption The Cleveland Browns will have four of five offensive line starters enter free agency this offseason. Veteran guard Joel Bitonio will likely...

FEBRUARY 12 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

NFL Free Agent Offensive Linemen: The Top 10 OL Available This Offseason

Who are the best offensive linemen set to become free agents this offseason? Here's our top 10 list.

FEBRUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Free Agent Offensive Linemen: The Top 10 OL Available This Offseason

Joel Bitonio Press Conference: "Fun to compete" Joel Bitonio speaks to the media.

JANUARY 5 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Myles Garrett and Joel Bitonio earn local PFWA awards Garrett was the unanimous selection for the PFWA Joe Thomas Award

JANUARY 2 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Joel Bitonio Press Conference: "One game at a time" Joel Bitonio speaks to media following practice.

JANUARY 1 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Joel Bitonio backs Kevin Stefanski amid Browns uncertainty: 'That's a guy you can build around' Browns left guard Joel Bitonio backed Kevin Stefanski to remain as the team's head coach in 2026.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski shares hot take about Joel Bitonio The Cleveland Browns haven't had many things to think positively about in 2025. Heading into the final few weeks of the campaign, the team i...

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • SI.COM

Joel Bitonio Press Conference: "Compete to win" Joel Bitonio speaks to the media following practice.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has dislocated ankle and broken leg

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was carted off with a right leg injury late in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Joel Bitonio Press Conference: "Gotta make plays" Joel Bitonio speaks to the media following practice.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

The HOF Breaks Down Week 15 - Joe Thomas Half Hour - 12.15.25 Joe Thomas joins Beau and Z to review Week 15 against the Chicago Bears, as well as to discuss the illustrious career of Joel Bitonio. The g...

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Able to play Sunday Bitonio (knee/back) is active for Sunday's battle against the Bears.

Impact Bitonio dealt with injuries to his knee and back during the week and logged a DNP/DNP/LP practice progression. He was given a designation of questionable entering the weekend but will be able to take the field Sunday and should take on his usual role as Cleveland's starting left guard.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Bitonio Press Conference: "Fighting for the opportunity" Joel Bitonio speaks to the media following practice.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Joel Bitonio holds annual 'Shop with a Pro' holiday event with Meijer Bitonio hosted 65 kids from the City of Cleveland to shop for the holidays

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

The Big Picture: Next, Shedeur Sanders Needs to Command the Browns' Offense

Shedeur Sanders earned a victory in his first NFL start for the Cleveland Browns, now he'll work to gain more comfort in the offense.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

The Big Picture: Next, Shedeur Sanders Needs to Command the Browns' Offense

Joel Bitonio supports A Kid Again and National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges through My Cause My Cleats Bitonio has advocated for A Kid Again for four consecutive seasons and is on the NCJFCJ Board of Directors

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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Browns agree to acquire offensive tackle Tytus Howard from Texans, AP source says

NFL Free Agent Offensive Linemen: The Top 10 OL Available This Offseason

Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has dislocated ankle and broken leg

The Big Picture: Next, Shedeur Sanders Needs to Command the Browns' Offense