Browns
Browns longtime LG Joel Bitonio is finishing up his 11th season in the league with one year remaining on his current contract. Bitonio admitted he will take some time once the season ends to decide if heโs physically and mentally capable of returning for another season in 2025.
โWeโll see how weโre doing in a couple of weeks after the season,โ Bitonio said, via 92.3 The Fan. โItโs very hard to make a decision when youโre in the middle of it. Youโre going through that daily grind, you know what I mean? So Iโm going to finish the year as strong as I can and see how we feel in a couple of weeks and go from there.โ
- Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that the Browns restructuring QB Deshaun Watsonโs contract allows them to manage their cap better but โdoesnโt change their long-term commitmentโ to him.
- While Watson is locked in for next year, Russini adds the Browns are not ruling out adding quarterback competition for next season.
- NFL Media reports the Browns have no plans to move on from HC Kevin Stefanski despite the rough season.
- The report mentions former Titans HC Mike Vrabel, whoโs been working with the Browns as a consultant this year, has effectively become the teamโs offensive line coach. Heโs expected to get a head coaching job this cycle so Cleveland could need to reinforce their staff.
Ravens
- Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic thinks the Ravens will be interested in DL Calais Campbell but believes someone with a better waiver position will claim him.
- Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey was fined $11,255 for unsportsmanlike conduct (taunting) in Week 14.
Steelers
- Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick was fined $11,255 for unnecessary roughness (facemask) in Week 14.
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