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Browns' Joel Bitonio: Set to play Week 9
Joel Bitonio (foot) will play Sunday versus the Chargers, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.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.
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Browns' Joel Bitonio: Dealing with foot issue
Joel Bitonio (foot) won't practice Wednesday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.Bitonio played 100 percent of the Cleveland 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.
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Browns' Joel Bitonio: Recovered from ankle injury
Joel Bitonio has been a full participant in practice during training camp, Patrick Warren of the Cleveland Browns' official site reports.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.
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Browns' Joel Bitonio: Suffers high-ankle sprain
Joel Bitonio suffered a high-ankle sprain in Saturday's wild-card loss to the Texans, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.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.
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Browns' Joel Bitonio: Returns to wild-card game Saturday
Joel Bitonio (ankle) has returned to Saturday's playoff contest against Houston, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.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.
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Browns' Joel Bitonio: Injures ankle in wild-card game
Joel Bitonio is questionable to return to Saturday's contest against Houston due to an ankle injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.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.
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Browns' Joel Bitonio: Will suit up Week 16
Joel Bitonio (back) is active for Sunday's game against Houston.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.
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Browns' Joel Bitonio: Questionable for Sunday
Joel Bitonio (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans, Kelsey Russo of the Cleveland Browns' official site reports.The All-Pro guard could be trending in the right direction to play Sunday, as he's gone from consecutive DNPs to open Cleveland's week of practice to a limited session Friday. If Bitonio misses his second game of the season Week 16, Michael Dunn will likely get the nod at left guard.
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Browns' Joel Bitonio: Won't return Sunday
Joel Bitonio (back) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Bears, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.Bitonio left in the first half with a back injury and will remain out for the rest of the game. Michael Dunn is in at left guard with Bitonio sidelined.
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Browns' Joel Bitonio: Exits game with back injury
Joel Bitonio (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Kelsey Russo of the Cleveland Browns' official site reports.Bitonio was helped off the field with an apparent back injury. Michael Dunn has taken over at left guard in Bitonio's absence.