The Cleveland Browns are facing a potentially seismic shift if they decide to trade star defensive end Myles Garrett. According to 92.3 The Fan’s Daryl Ruiter, trading Garrett could trigger a domino effect, starting with the potential departure of veteran left guard Joel Bitonio.
Ruiter suggests that Bitonio might opt for retirement rather than return to a team shifting its direction. “If they do trade Myles, I would anticipate Joel Bitonio immediately retires,” Ruiter said. Bitonio has been a mainstay on the Browns’ offense line since 2014, making seven Pro Bowls.
Losing Bitonio would not only impact the offense line but also the team’s overall dynamics. Veterans like Denzel Ward have already hinted at the possibility of leaving if Garrett is traded, which could set off a chain reaction and fundamentally alter the Browns’ roster composition and future direction.
The Browns’ decision on Garrett’s future is crucial, and its ripple effects will be closely watched.
