Some of the few bright spots on the team, though, were wide receiver Amari Cooper and offensive guard Joel Bitonio, who were the Browns' only offensive players to make the Pro Bowl. However, there were rumors that this would be his final year in the league until the Browns announced via social media that he'd be returning for his 12th year.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Browns announced Wednesday on Twitter that Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitionio is returning for his 12th season. back for more 😤 @JoelBitonio is set to return for his 12th season! pic.twitter.com/ReNLGdmxqG

Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio mulled retirement ... would be making a trade request when the two left the Pro Bowl, but Bitonio has twice said he’s not interested in playing for another ...

Joel Bitonio isn’t quite ready to hang up his cleats ... and he immediately became a mainstay on the team’s offensive line. Bitonio has made the Pro Bowl in each of the last seven seasons. He was a second-team All-Pro three times before earning ...