Bitonio's Browns Exit, Steelers' Eight Million Offer

0:00On March 28th, Cleveland Browns fans brace yourselves. Joel Baitonio's 11-year run with the team looks done. The 6-foot-4 guard from Nevada drafted in the second round back in 2014, just became an unrestricted free agent after the Browns 8, a massive $23.5 million deadcap hit. Earlier this week, there was buzz he might return, with new coach Todd Monkin and legend Joe Thomas both reaching out. Baitonio even delayed his contract void date for more time to decide, but no deal materialized. Now, reactions are heating up league-wide, especially in Pittsburgh. Steelers insider Christopher Carter says they could chase Baitonio post-raft with a one-year $8 million offer, filling the void left by. Isaac Sumelow's exit, and shaky play from guys like Kevin Zyler and Daniel Feiley. Baitonio's no stranger to big paydays. He pocketed $15 million last season, and over $107 million in his career. Meanwhile, the Browns move fast, resigning Teven Jenkins,

1:03and adding Elton Jenkins plus Zion Johnson, signalling their past him. With the Steelers holding $27 million in cap space, a short-term reunion across the rivalry isn't impossible, especially if Egos play a role. Keep an eye on those post-raft calls, it could shake up the line game.