AFC North

Browns notebook: Joel Bitonio may find himself helping two rookies when season begins

Browns veteran offensive lineman Joel Bitonio might be the man in the middle during the early part of the season, but even with center JC Tretter sidelined, he won’t be playing that position.Bitonio, a two-time Pro Bowl left guard, finds himself mentoring two rookies — center Nick Harris and left tackle Jedrick Wills.Tretter had knee surgery Thursday. He has a good chance to return in time for the Browns’ Sept. 13 season opener against the Baltimore […]