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Bitonio vs Manziel: Two Paths in Cleveland
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- Jun 11, 2026
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- 94
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Summary
Joel Bitonio, the Cleveland Browns’ longtime offensive guard, announced his retirement with a nostalgic nod to his wild ride — and a cheeky jab at his former roommate, Johnny Manziel. Drafted the same year, they roomed together, and Bitonio joked he learned some valuable lessons — the hard way — from his flashy, short-lived teammate. While Manziel’s NFL career lasted just two seasons before he was cut by Cleveland and later tried his luck in the CFL, Bitonio built a 12-year legacy with the Browns, earning All-Pro honors twice and making the Pro Bowl seven times. He stayed loyal to Cleveland through thick and thin, saying he couldn’t imagine playing anywhere else — a sharp contrast to Manziel’s turbulent path, now laid bare in his Netflix documentary “Johnny Football.” 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/b4536275778e28b5