Bitonio (knee/back) is active for Sunday's battle against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Bitonio dealt with injuries to his knee and back during the week and logged a DNP/DNP/LP practice progression. He was given a designation of questionable entering the weekend but will be able to take the field Sunday and should take on his usual role as Cleveland's starting left guard.

The Browns announced Wednesday that Bitonio will return for the 2025 season.

EDGE Analysis

Bitonio was contemplating retirement following the 2024 campaign, but the seven-time Pro Bowler has decided to return for a 12th NFL season. Bitonio started in all 17 games for the Browns last year and has missed just two regular-season games since 2017.

Bitonio is deciding whether or not to retire and expects to inform the Browns of his decision before the start of free agency, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bitonio has been in the NFL for 11 years and has been voted to the Pro Bowl each of the past seven seasons. He started in all 17 games for Cleveland last year and has missed just two regular-season contests since 2017. It would be a huge loss for the Browns' offensive line if Bitonio isn't part of the team next season, and Cabot adds that the left guard is "leaning a certain way" on retiring but isn't yet ready to share his decision.

Bitonio (foot) will play Sunday versus the Chargers, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

A foot issue caused Bitonio to miss the first two practice sessions of the week, but he was able to return to a limited practice Friday. That appears to be enough for the offensive guard to suit up Sunday. Bitonio has yet to miss an offensive snap through eight games this season.

Bitonio (foot) won't practice Wednesday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bitonio played 100 percent of the Browns' offensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Ravens, however, it appears he sustained a foot injury in the process. The veteran offensive lineman will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up in Week 9, when the Browns host the Chargers.

Bitonio has been a full participant in practice during training camp, Patrick Warren of the Browns' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bitonio suffered a high-ankle sprain in Cleveland's wild-card loss to Houston in January, but he's since fully recovered. The veteran lineman is slated to work as the Browns' starting left guard once again in 2024.

Bitonio suffered a high-ankle sprain in Saturday's wild-card loss to the Texans, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bitonio was in a walking boot Monday. The veteran guard briefly left Saturday's playoff loss to Houston but was able to return after getting the ankle taped. Bitonio started 15 of 17 games during the regular season but dealt with several injuries, needing a knee scope before dealing with back, oblique and ankle problems. The 32-year-old plans to continue his playing career in 2024.

Bitonio (ankle) has returned to Saturday's playoff contest against Houston, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bitonio hurt his ankle in the first half, and he was subsequently examined in the locker room. However, the Pro Bowler has since been able to re-enter the wild-card game. Michael Dunn, who had taken over at left guard while Bitonio was out, has consequently returned to the bench.

Bitonio is questionable to return to Saturday's contest against Houston due to an ankle injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bitonio logged a DNP/LP/FP practice progression this week, though the designations were due to rest and oblique/knee concerns. Thus, the ankle injury the offensive lineman suffered in the first half Saturday appears to be a new issue. Michael Dunn has entered at left guard in Bitonio's stead.

Bitonio (back) is active for Sunday's game against Houston.

EDGE Analysis

After hurting his back and exiting early from last Sunday's game against Chicago, Bitonio began Week 16 prep with a pair of DNPs before advancing to a limited practice Friday. That was enough for him to be deemed able to play Week 16 in an important matchup with the Texans. Bitonio's presence should be a boost to Joe Flacco's pass protection.