Joel Bitonio Retires as a Brown

Joel Bitonio, the Browns’ stalwart offensive lineman, has retired after a decade of dominance, seven Pro Bowls, and 178 starts — all while delivering a cheeky, smiling jab at his former roommate and fellow 2014 draft pick, Johnny Manziel, whose NFL journey took a very different turn. Bitonio’s career was defined by consistency, leadership, and loyalty to Cleveland — even if a Super Bowl never came. While Manziel’s path was marred by off-field drama and instability, Bitonio’s legacy is one of quiet excellence, cementing him as a Browns icon who chose to walk away as a true Brown. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c953812dea0a7ca