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by Ruben Palacios | CBS Sports Staff
Browns LT Joe Thomas leaves practice with apparent injury
Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas left Monday's pratice after he had his leg rolled up on by rookie defensive lineman Danny Shelton, per Cleveland.com. Thomas had his right knee and ankle examined on the sidelines before walking off the field and into the training room. The injury is not expected to be serious, but he will undergo more precautionary tests. "Uh, yeah, we'll know more,'' coach Mike Pettine said. "I don't think it's any serious. Yeah, normal (tests). Just getting checked.''
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by Jason Lempert | CBS Sports Staff
Browns T Joe Thomas leaves Monday's practice with leg injury
Cleveland Browns left-tackle Joe Thomas injured his right leg during Monday's team practice. Thomas' leg was rolled up on by rookie defensive lineman Danny Shelton, and Thomas was immediately checked out by the head trainer on the sidelines. He was able to walk off the field, and went to the locker room for further examination. The injury is not considered serious, but his status for Thursay's preseason opener is currently in question. "Uh, yeah, we'll know more,'' coach Mike Pettine said, per the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "I don't think it's any serious. Yeah, normal (tests). Just getting checked.''
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by Ruben Palacios | CBS Sports Staff
Browns T Joe Thomas says Manziel is ready to be NFL starter
Despite a below-average rookie season and a number of off-field issues, Cleveland Browns tackle Joe Thomas believes troubled quarterback Johnny Manziel is ready to be a starter in the league, per NFL.com. "He's really proved to a lot of people that this is important to him and he's ready to be an NFL starting quarterback,'' the offensive tackle said Friday, via the Northeast Ohio Media Group. "Playing well in the scrimmage tonight and looking like an NFL quarterback is another good step in the direction that he wants to go. He's just earning that trust of his teammates that he's going to need to do if he wants to be that starter. He impressed a lot of people out here tonight.'' Manziel played well during the Browns' scrimmage Friday, completing 9 of 11 passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns.
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by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com
Browns pick Cam Erving learned offensive line by watching Joe Thomas
Cleveland Browns first-round pick Cameron Erving began his college career on the defensive line, but when Florida State asked him to switch to the offensive line, Erving had to watch tape to learn the new position. The NFL player he chose to model proper offensive line play was his new teammate in the NFL, Browns tackle Joe Thomas . "Man, he’s just a consistent player," Erving said, per ClevelandBrowns.com. "He’s just one of those guys where you watch his sets and you try and see what he does – his stance, his steps, his technique, how he uses his hands. It was a great example to look at. Joe Thomas is going to be a Hall of Famer one day."
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by Ted Leshinski | CBSSports.com
Browns T, captain Joe Thomas says Manziel needs to earn back trust
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle and team captain Joe Thomas said in an interview with ESPN Cleveland that quarterback Johnny Manziel will need to earn back some trust with the team, per NFL.com.Manziel is reportedly still in rehab but was recently spotted golfing with his father at a course in Shreveport, Louisiana."Obviously there's some uncertainty with Johnny right now and that's why we brought in Josh [McCown]," Thomas said. "He's a guy that if he's asked to carry the flag this year, he's going to do a great job. There's a chance we draft somebody or there's a chance Johnny comes back and he's a new person and he's rededicated to football."
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Browns OT Thomas: Keeping Hoyer as starter is right decision
Cleveland Browns All-Pro left tackle Joe Thomas has made no secret that he supports the decision of Mike Pettine to continue starting Brian Hoyer at quarterback Sunday against Indianapolis. Thomas indicated that his team, which remains in the playoff hunt, would not maximize its postseason hopes with a rookie such as Johnny Manziel running the team. "Certainly when you start throwing guys in there, trying to see what they can do, the message is we're already playing for next year," Thomas told the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Browns list 10 players on final injury report for Week 9
The Cleveland Browns listed 10 players on its final injury report leading up to Week 9 against Tampa Bay. Jordan Cameron (concussion) and Phillip Taylor (knee) were the only two players ruled out for Sunday. Rodney Smith is the only questionable on the list. Meanwhile, Desmond Bryant (wrist), Jim Leonard (hamstring), Barkevious Mingo (shoulder), Ahtyba Rubin (ankle), Joe Thomas (rest), K'Waun Williams (shoulder, neck) and Billy Winn (quad) were all labeled probable.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Browns unveil lengthy injury report for Week 6
The Cleveland Browns unveiled a lengthy injury report for Week 6 against Pittsburgh. Wide receiver Rodney Smith (hamstring) and defensive lineman Phillip Taylor (knee) and Billy Winn (quad) have been officially ruled out for the game. Deemed questionable were star cornerback Joe Haden (hip), linebacker Paul Kruger (back) and defensive lineman Ahtyba Rubin (ankle). Defensive lineman Desmond Bryant (wrist), tight end Jordan Cameron (ankle, shoulder), defensive back Tashaun Gipson (shoulder), offensive lineman John Greco (knee), linebacker Eric Martin (personal), defensive back Buster Skrine (thumb), running back Ben Tate (finger) and offensive lineman Joe Thomas (rest) have been all ruled probable for Sunday.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Seven Packers ruled out for Friday's preseason game
The following players are not expected to dress for the Green Bay Packers Friday night against Oakland: cornerback Casey Hayward, running back Rajion Neal, linebacker Joe Thomas, offensive lineman Don Barclay, wide receiver Jared Abbrederis, tight end Brandon Bostick and defensive tackle Letroy Guion.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Five Packers to miss second preseason game
According to ESPN, The following Green Bay Packers won't travel to St. Louis for their upcoming preseason game against the Rams on Saturday: Linebacker Joe Thomas (knee), tight end Colt Lyerla (knee), wide receiver Jared Abbrederis (knee) and tackle Don Barclay (knee)Letroy Guion is nursing a hamstring injury, which has kept him out all training camp. He will travel with the team but sit out the game against St. Louis.
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