Cleveland Browns
Joe Thomas - #73 - T
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 312 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/04/1984 |
| Birthplace | Brookfield, WI |
| College | Wisconsin |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 1st round, 3rd pick by Browns |
Browns-Saints first-quarter notes
Here's notes on the first quarter of Browns-Saints from a Cleveland perspective.
Browns-Saints prediction
The Browns, heavy underdogs again, can compete with the Saints, but their chances for the outright upset seem slim, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Identifying the top 10 kickoff returners
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Flashback: Browns' recent Week Seven performances
Take a quick stroll down memory lane with PFW for a recap of the Browns' Week Seven contests each of the last five seasons.
Improved control key in Hodges' good start
A little less power on his kicks and a good deal of persistence has helped Browns P Reggie Hodges to his finest season to date.
Browns-Saints matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a closer look at a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Saints game, namely Saints QB Drew Brees vs. Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.
Browns WR Cribbs should play Sunday
Browns WR Josh Cribbs practiced on Friday and should play on Sunday against the Saints.
Report: Browns QB McCoy to start
Browns QB Colt McCoy will start his second consecutive game on Sunday against the Saints, according to an ESPN report.
Browns-Saints matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a closer look at a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Saints game.
Five questions with former Browns LB Dale Lindsey
PFW recently caught up with former Browns LB and current New Mexico State assistant head coach and LBs coach Dale Lindsey to get his thoughts on his nine-season career (1965-73) in Cleveland. Among the topics discussed with Lindsey, who has ...
Will NFL's hitting video scare players straight?
In the NFL's new getting-tough-on-headhunters video campaign, league football operations head Ray Anderson dictates the difference between clean and dirty. Warning: The distinction is slight.
Browns-Saints matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a closer look at a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Saints game.
Browns-Saints matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a closer look at a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Saints game.
Browns' pass defense has tall order vs. Saints
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PLAYER NEWS
A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Cleveland Browns have reached agreement with Pro Bowl offensive tackle Joe Thomas on a long-term contract extension.|||||||
Thomas has made the Pro Bowl in each of his four seasons and is regarded as one of the NFL's best left tackles.
Thomas was added Tuesday to the AFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing Jason Peters of the Buffalo Bills.|||||||
Thomas, the third overall selection in last year's draft, started all 16 games for the Browns and was part of an offensive line that allowed only 19 sacks, the third-fewest in franchise history.
Thomas agreed to terms on a six-year contract with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night, ensuring the No. 3 overall pick will be at the opening of training camp.|||||||
Rated as the top lineman in April's draft, and one of the most polished to come out of college in the past few years, Thomas will compete with incumbent Kevin Shaffer for the starting job at left tackle.
Thomas is nearing a deal and his agent is hopeful the offensive tackle will be signed by the start of training camp Friday.|||||||
The Browns are anticipating that Thomas will make an immediate impact at left tackle on the team's inconsistent and injury-filled offensive line. Thomas' contract talks were expected to be tricky because the third pick in the past three drafts has been a position player - wide receivers Larry Fitzgerald, Braylon Edwards and quarterback Vince Young - and the Browns are reluctant to give a tackle $15 million or more in guaranteed money.
