G Joel Bitonio and the Browns' offensive line has had a tough test throughout 2025 Training Camp.
Each day of practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus, the offensive line has had the task of facing players like DE Myles Garrett, DT Maliek Collins or Browns first-round pick DT Mason Graham. Then, in their joint practice and game against the Panthers, DE Derrick Brown, DE A'Shawn Robinson and DT Bobby Brown III stared at them across the line of scrimmage.
Then the Browns' joint practices against the Eagles in Philadelphia presented another great defensive front that Cleveland's offensive line had to contend with. DT Jordan Davis, second-team All-Pro DE Jalen Carter and DE Moro Ojomo formed a trio that Bitonio praised, and one that will help improve the Browns' offensive line this season.
"Great players, I mean the whole interior. (Moro Ojomo) is a good player too, young player ascending," Bitonio said. "But all three of those guys are great players. They play hard. I think Jalen Carter obviously was one of the best tackles in the game last year, and Jordan Davis has slimmed down and he's playing hard, so it's a good challenge."
After the offensive line faced the Browns' defensive line for all but the two days they practiced and played the Panthers, they saw something different with the Eagles. When they reviewed the tape from the first practice, Bitonio said as a unit they had too many missed assignments on the first day of joint practices. Yet, because the first group of Browns' offensive linemen has played an average of 8.4 years in the NFL, they know how to correct mistakes.
Having a second day to correct those mistakes, even if the answer was just communicating more, proved successful.
"We had 70-some plays and there's a lot of missed assignments and we were like, 'Hey, if we're not going to even give ourselves an assignment correctly, we're not going to have a chance here," Bitonio said. "So, just playing a new defense, seeing a few looks that we hadn't seen on film yet and just understanding like, 'Hey, we can communicate up there and find a way to pick it up correctly.'"
Facing such an imposing defensive front such as the one the Eagles have, getting the run game started can be a challenge like it was on the first day. However, the second day brought progress in Bitonio's opinion. According to Bitonio, in a practice where teams aren't tackling each other, it's hard to tell how successful a running play is. However, from what he has seen when the Browns have gone live against one another, or in their sole preseason game against the Panthers, he has liked how the Browns have run the ball.
"We know the Eagles defense is a great run stopping defense. They've done some really good things, obviously Super Bowl champs. But there's some good moments," Bitonio said. "We had some good pops. Usually, when you know it's a run game, there's one play where you miss a block or something and it looks bad, but for the most part I think it's coming along, and I think we're getting to a good point."
Check out the top shots from Day 14 of 2025 Browns Training Camp as players got to work with drills, workouts and team prep in Philadelphia.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end Blake Whiteheart (86) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive tackle Jowon Briggs (97) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (88) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) and Cornerback Dom Jones (37) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Center Ethan Pocic (55) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (88) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
The linebackers during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
A helmet during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
The wide receivers during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Coach Bill Musgrave during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) and Linebackers Coach Jason Tarver during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Running back Toa Taua (35) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Running back Jerome Ford (34) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (88) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end Brenden Bates (82) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) and Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Offensive Coordinator Tommy Rees during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) and Cornerback Dom Jones (37) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Offensive Coordinator Tommy Rees during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight Ends Coach Christian Jones during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive end K.J. Henry (52) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Assistant Defensive Line Coach Adam Morris during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
A equipment bag during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Tyler Huntley (7) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Head Athletic Trainer Pat Rock, Head of Athlete Health and Performance and Strength and Conditioning Dustin Nabhan, and Health & Performance Operations Coordinator Gordon Williams during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Coach Bill Musgrave during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) and Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive end Sam Kamara (92) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Cade McDonald (31) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Assistant Wide Receivers Coach Stephen Bravo-Brown during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Cade McDonald (31) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive Line Coach Jacques Cesaire during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Linebacker Winston Reid (59) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Andrew Berry during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Cornerback Dom Jones (37) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator Bubba Ventrone and the kick return unit during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Center Luke Wypler (56) and former Browns tight end Harrison Bryant during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive lineman Adin Huntington (66) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) and Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Safety Nik Needham (25) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
A jersey and helmet during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive Line Coach Jacques Cesaire during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Cornerback Tony Brown II (11) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Cornerback Myles Harden (26) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
A ball during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Cleats during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Safeties Coach Ephraim Banda and Former Browns Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
A cleat during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
T Dawand Jones is also coming along, transitioning this offseason from right tackle to left tackle. Part of Jones' growth this offseason has been dealing with the challenges of moving positions, such as learning how to block the quarterback's blind side. He's also taken reps blocking Garrett in training camp. As a result, Jones has improved his communication, according to Bitonio.
During the joint practices in Philadelphia, Jones had to deal with 90-plus degree temperatures while also having to block players like Carter or Ojomo in his new position. However, each step he takes and each rep he wins is a positive step for himself and the offense.
"We give him help when we think we need to," offensive coordinator Tommy Rees said on Aug. 4. "But he's continuing to progress. He's worked really hard to get to a place where we feel like he can be out there for a sustained amount of time. And he's progressing well, and he's bought in right now, we have him working in the right direction. […] Every rep he does take, and every time he faces that success, it's really a positive step for us as an offense."
The offensive line has five more opportunities in training camp – two preseason games and three practices – to work against either their own defense or another team's defense. After that, the road to the regular season starts and they have 17 games to showcase the work they've done to secure the offensive line.
"Those guys are completely bought in, really pleased with the progression there. And again, (Mike Bloomgren) has done a great job with that," Rees said on Aug. 4. "So has Coach (Ben) Wilkerson and Sanders (Davis), who work with them as well. So, all three of them have that group going in the right direction."
