Era ended: Browns tackle Joe Thomas retires after 11 seasons

CLEVELAND — Nothing could keep Joe Thomas off the field.The Browns' sturdy left tackle never missed a game and never missed a single snap before a freak injury ended his 2017 season. And, sadly, his career.The face of Cleveland's franchise for more than a decade, and one of the best offensive linemen in NFL history, Thomas retired Wednesday after 11 seasons, ending a run exemplified by durability, dependability and dominance.A 10-time Pro Bowler, Thomas ended months of self-reflection and