The Browns on Wednesday announced five captains — left tackle Joe Thomas, cornerback Joe Haden, linebacker Demario Davis, quarterback Robert Griffin III, and linebacker/special teams standout Tank Carder — for the 2016 season.
The honor, which was voted on by their teammates, marks the first time Cleveland will have season-long captains since 2013.
"I'm excited about the guys that were voted captains because I think those guys have worked extremely hard to change the culture," head coach Hue Jackson said, "and also to want to change our fortunes here from what they've been in the past.