Joel Bitonio is retiring after 12 seasons with the Browns — and Joe Thomas says he belongs in Canton

LG Joel Bitonio is retiring after twelve seasons with the Browns, where he served as the team's most consistent and respected presence. Joe Thomas has asserted that Bitonio belongs in Canton following his extensive career. The retirement announcement included a tearful goodbye, emphasizing the significant impact and meaning Bitonio held for the Browns organization throughout his twelve-year tenure as a key player for the franchise, marking the end of a distinguished professional era.