CLEVELAND: The wash-rinse-and-repeat cycle of losing, hirings and firings may have finally gotten to perennial Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas.
When asked about the possibility of a new coach and general manager coming in following Sunday’s 28-12 season-ending loss to the Steelers, Thomas did not rule out asking for a trade.
The nine-year veteran, drafted third overall in 2007, has three years remaining on a seven-year, $80.5 million contract that included $28.5 million guaranteed.
Three hours after the game, owner Jimmy Haslam fired coach Mike Pettine and General Manager Ray Farmer after a 3-13 finish left the Browns with 18 losses in their last 21 games.