Since the Browns selected Bitonio with the 35th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the veteran has started every game in a season eight times over his 11-year career. Bitonio has consistently been one of the best guards in the league, having made the Pro Bowl in each of the last seven seasons.

Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitonio told reporters on Saturday that he's leaning a certain way on retirement or not.

The Cleveland Browns are already on shaky ground this offseason, forced to address Myles Garrett’s recent trade request and an uninspiring quarterback room. That monsoon of uncertainty is compounded by a looming retirement decision.

The NFL Scouting Combine is much more than 40-yard dash times and bench press reps. Rumblings surrounding any big contract negotiation or trade on the horizon could start or intensify here. Get used to seeing general managers and head coaches in front of podiums this week,