Photos: Joe Thomas through the years - On Field

FILE - In this April 29, 2007, file photo, Cleveland Browns 2007 NFL draft first round pick Joe Thomas is flanked by head coach Romeo Crennel, left, and general Manager Phil Savage nduring a press conference in Berea, Ohio. Browns star left tackle Joe Thomas has retired after 11 seasons in the NFL, ending a career in which he exemplified durability, dependability and dominance. A 10-time Pro Bowler, Thomas announced his decision Wednesday, March 14, 2018, after spending several months contemplating whether to come back following a season-ending injury.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas watches from the bench in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2013, file photo, Cleveland Browns tackle Joe Thomas celebrates after a 24-6 win over the Detroit Lions in a preseason NFL football game, in Cleveland. Browns star left tackle Joe Thomas has retired after 11 seasons in the NFL, ending a career in which he exemplified durability, dependability and dominance. A 10-time Pro Bowler, Thomas announced his decision Wednesday, March 14, 2018, after spending several months contemplating whether to come back following a season-ending injury.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Cleveland Browns tackle Joe Thomas (73) blocks during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Cleveland. Baltimore won 23-21. (AP Photo/David Richard)

FILE - This is an Aug. 12, 2014, file photo showing Cleveland Browns tackle Joe Thomas at NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio. Wisconsin officials have accused Cleveland Browns lineman Joe Thomas of multiple environmental violations on his hunting land west of Madison. The state Department of Natural Resources sent the former Wisconsin Badgers standout a letter Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, accusing him of doing work on the land without permits, including building bridges and dams and dredging a pond.(AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Nick Foles, right, talks with Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas following an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in St. Louis. The Rams won 24-6. (AP Photo/Billy Hurst)

Cleveland Browns tackle Joe Thomas warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Cleveland. Cleveland won 24-10. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas on the sidelines in the third quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Browns tackle Joe Thomas stretches before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Tennessee Titians at Cleveland Browns game on October 22, 2017 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns lost 9–12

Cleveland Browns tackle Joe Thomas is introduced prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Cleveland. Cleveland won 17-6. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Cleveland Browns tackle Joe Thomas (73) blocks during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Cleveland. Oakland won 27-20.(AP Photo/David Richard)

Cleveland Browns tackle Joe Thomas (73) blocks against the Indianapolis Colts during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Cleveland. The Colts won 25-24. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Cleveland Browns tackle Joe Thomas (73) against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas (73) gets ready to block Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (95) and defensive end Chauncey Davis (92) during their NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas (73) on the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts game on September 17, 2017 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Browns lost 28–31Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts game on September 17, 2017 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Browns lost 28–31

Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts game on September 17, 2017 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Browns lost 28–31Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts game on September 17, 2017 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Browns lost 28–31

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas (73) blocks against Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham (55) during their NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Cleveland Browns' offensive tackle, Joe Thomas, stretches during practice at the NFL football team's training camp Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts game on September 17, 2017 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Browns lost 28–31Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts game on September 17, 2017 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Browns lost 28–31

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas (73) and John St. Clair (78) warm up prior to the Browns NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas listens to his coach on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns game on October 1, 2017 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns lost 7–31

Cleveland Browns' Ryan Tucker (72), Joe Thomas (73), and Chris Barclay (34) run sprints during football camp at the Cleveland Browns Training facility, Friday, July 27, 2007, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas (73) blocks during practice at the team's football training camp Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns game on October 1, 2017 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns lost 7–31

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns game on September 10, 2017 at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Tennessee Titians at Cleveland Browns game on October 22, 2017 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns lost 9–12

Tennessee Titians at Cleveland Browns game on October 22, 2017 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns lost 9–12

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns game on September 10, 2017 at FirstEnergy Stadium.