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SCHOOL CORNELL BORN 2/12/1991 ACQUIRED UFA (G.B.) – ‘17 EXPERIENCE EIGHTH YEAR CENTER 6-4, 307

CAREER TRANSACTIONS Originally drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round (122nd overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft…Signed by the as an unrestricted free agent on March 9, 2017.

2020 • Started all 16 games at C, playing every offensive snap. • Helped Browns run game finish third in NFL for rush yards (2,374) and fifth in yards per carry (4.7960, third in AFC). • Propelled Browns to four games with at least 200 rushing yards (Weeks 2, 4, 10 and 12), one of only three NFL teams (Ravens, Titans) to reach mark in as many contests in 2020. Marked first time Browns recorded four 200-plus rushing games in a season since 1978. Browns also rushed for 100+ yards in 13 contests, one of only seven NFL teams (five AFC) to do so. The last time Cleveland rushed for 100+ yards in 13 games in a season was 1985. The Browns were 10-3 when amassing 100 rushing yards in 2020. • Member of Browns OL that allowed no sacks in five games, one of only three NFL teams (Steelers and Buccaneers) to do so. • In Week 4 win at Dallas, paved way as Browns offense scored at least 30 points in three consecutive games for the first time since 1968 and rush for 300+ yards for the first time since 2009. • During Week 10 win over Houston, helped Cleveland rush for 231 yards on 41 carries (5.6 avg.) with one TD in inclement weather conditions and have two 100-yard rushers for the first time since 1966. • In Week 12 victory at Jacksonville, boosted Cleveland to 207 rushing yards (6.3 avg.) with one TD, including RB Nick Chubb's season-high 144 rushing yards (7.6 avg., one TD) and fifth 100-yard effort in seven games played. • In Week 15 win at NY Giants on Sunday Night Football, helped Browns create three TDs on 10-plus play possessions, including two 95-yard drives (10 and 14 plays).

2020 POSTSEASON • Started at C during AFC Wild Card win at Pittsburgh, playing every offensive snap. Member of Browns OL that did not surrender a sack and helped propel team to 127 yards and two scores on the ground. Made key block to spring RB Nick Chubb free for 40-yard TD on screen pass in fourth quarter. TRETTER CONTINUED

TRETTER’S CAREER

Year Team GP GS 2014 GB 8 0 2015 GB 16 3 2016 GB 7 7 2017 Cle 16 16 2018 Cle 16 16 2019 Cle 16 16 2020 Cle 16 16 NFL totals 95 74

PLAYOFFS Year Team GP GS 2014 GB 2 0 2015 GB 2 1 2020 Cle 1 1 NFL totals 5 2

ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Misc. fumble recoveries – 1 in 2016; 1 in 2017; NFL totals: 2. CAREER MILESTONES: NFL debut: vs. Chi., 11/09/14. First NFL start: vs. Chi., 11/26/15. JC TRETTER 64 STAFF

SCHOOL CORNELL BORN 2/12/1991 ACQUIRED UFA (G.B.) – ‘17 EXPERIENCE EIGHTH YEAR

CENTER 6-4, 307

CAREER TRANSACTIONS Originally drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round (122nd PLAYERS overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft…Signed by the Cleveland Browns as an unrestricted free agent on March 9, 2017.

KEY NOTES • Has not missed an offensive snap since joining the Browns as an unrestricted free agent in 2017, starting all 48 games at center. • Signed three-year contract extension in 2019. • Opened holes for Nick Chubb, who finished second in the NFL in 2019 with 1,494 rushing yards, the fourth most by a Brown in a season. • Protected , who set an NFL rookie record with 27 passes in 2018. 2019 SEASON • Saw action at center, left guard, left tackle and right tackle during his professional career. • Played quarterback in high school and tight end his first two years at Cornell before starting the final 20 games at left tackle. • As a senior, helped protect for a Cornell record 3,748 yards passing that ranked third nationally.

PERSONAL • Voted president of the NFL Players Association in 2020. • Given name is Joseph Carl Tretter Jr. but goes by JC. • Attended Akron Central High School in Akron, N.Y.

• Father, Joe, played tight end at Hobart College. HISTORY • Three uncles – Dave (RB at Cornell), Bob (QB at Hobart) and Bill (DE/P at Rochester) – also played . • Earned a degree in industrial labor relations from Cornell. • Avid Game of Thrones fan.

BEYOND FOOTBALL • Honored his grandma by representing and raising awareness for Multiple Sclerosis during My Cause, My Cleats. • Participated in numerous military appreciation themed events, including a visit to the USAA Coast Guard in 2019. RECORDS

TRETTER’S CAREER

Year Team GP GS 2014 GB 8 0 2015 GB 16 3 2016 GB 7 7 2017 Cle 16 16 2018 Cle 16 16 2019 Cle 16 16 NFL totals 79 58

PLAYOFFS Year Team GP GS 2014 GB 2 0 2015 GB 2 1 NFL totals 79 58

ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Misc. fumble recoveries – 1 in 2016; 1 in 2017; NFL totals: 2.

CAREER MILESTONES: NFL debut: vs. Chi., 11/09/14. First NFL start: vs. Chi., 11/26/15. GAME DAY

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