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Why Joel Bitonio opted out of retirement and to return to the Browns
Why Joel Bitonio opted out of retirement and to return to the Browns
The Cleveland Browns hosted their 25th annual golf tournament on Monday. Among the Browns players in attendance, Cleveland's starting left guard Joel Bitonio was one of those who made a public appearance at the course.
Browns fans have waited patiently to see if future Hall of Fame guard Joel Bitonio would return for his 12th season, and he has now finally discussed his thought process during the difficult decision:
'At the end of the year, I was truly deciding if I wanted to play anymore,' said Bitonio. 'At the end of the day, I'm not ready to be done. I want to play more, and I want to play in Cleveland.'
Bitonio also spoke in detail about his conversations with head coach Kevin Stefanski, offensive line coach Mike Bloomgren, and Browns general manager Andrew Berry. He highlighted these discussions as key factors in making his decision.
The Cleveland Browns hosted their Foundation Golf Tournament at the Westwood Country Club, where Bitonio shared his thoughts alongside head coach Kevin Stefanski. After his expected absence from OTAs, many were eager to hear from the Browns captain about his future in Cleveland.
Bitonio is expected to be fully healthy and active at the Browns' mandatory veteran minicamp, scheduled for June 10–12.
