Cleveland Browns left guard Joel Bitonio has been named to his seventh straight Pro Bowl, replacing Kansas City Chiefs guard Joe Thuney, who will not be available due to the Super Bowl, as reported by Cleveland19. This selection places Bitonio among Browns legends, trailing only behind Pro Football Hall of Famers Joe Thomas, Jim Brown, and Lou Groza for most selections. As highlighted by cleveland.com, Bitonio demonstrated a strong performance this past season by not allowing more than three sacks and five QB hits.
The 33-year-old, who has hinted at a possible retirement, appeared in all 17 games this season, taking every offensive snap for the 10th time in his career. According to an interview, Bitonio stated, "We’re going to take some time and kind of see where we’re at in a little while and see how we’re feeling and what the plan is and what we want to do in our future." He joins his Browns' teammates, including edge rusher Myles Garrett, wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, and cornerback Denzel Ward, in the Pro Bowl Games set to take place on February 2nd, as detailed by News 5 Cleveland.
This year's Pro Bowl has evolved from the traditional game format to a series of skill challenges known as the Pro Bowl Games. The weekend will feature events such as "Passing The Test," where quarterbacks hit targets for points, "Satisfying Catches," an obstacle course meant to test catching skills, and "Relay Race," where players showcase their speed in a team relay—culminating with the "Dodgeball" event presented by Bud Light. These events are expected to add a new level of entertainment and competition to the Pro Bowl experience, according to News 5 Cleveland.
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games will also include "Punt Perfect" and "The Great Football Race," adding a bit of punting precision and racing into the mix. Sunday's events will showcase different challenges, including an innovative tug-of-war positioned above a foam pit, promising an action-packed and engaging spectacle for fans. Coverage of the games will be broadcast from 3-6 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC, making it accessible for sports aficionados and Browns supporters to watch their favorite players represent the team and the AFC in Orlando.
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