Since the Browns selected Bitonio with the 35th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the veteran has started every game in a season eight times over his 11-year career. Bitonio has consistently been one of the best guards in the league, having made the Pro Bowl in each of the last seven seasons.

Oddsmakers have low expectations for the Browns' 2025 season. Cleveland's Super Bowl odds make the Browns one of the longest shots on the board.

The Cleveland Browns entered the offseason with news just as bad as the 3-14 season that preceded it. Edge rusher Myles Garrett has publicly requested a trade, hoping to chase a championship in the second half of his career.

Browns left guard Joel Bitonio has pretty much made up his mind on whether or not to retire, but he’s not ready to share it. Furthermore, he said Myles Garrett’s trade request hasn’t played a role in his decision.

The Cleveland Browns are already on shaky ground this offseason, forced to address Myles Garrett’s recent trade request and an uninspiring quarterback room. That monsoon of uncertainty is compounded by a looming retirement decision.

Inside: Why the Browns probably can’t trade Myles Garrett, plus explaining void years, sampling a beat reporter mock draft, and a Cowboys legend to retire. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic’s daily NFL newsletter.

The Commanders could approach improving their edge group by trading for the Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett, but there are other options as well.