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Cleveland Browns legend Joe Thomas is just days away from seeing his Pro Football Hall of Fame bust permanently enshrined in Canton. Throughout his 11 seasons in the league, Thomas cherished playing his entire career in Cleveland, despite the team’s lack of success.

However, it turns out that organizations did try their best to acquire the six-time All-Pro left tackle from the Browns. One such attempt came from Peyton Manning and the 2015 Denver Broncos.

An Absurd Proposal

Manning reached out to Thomas during the 2015 season when he realized that the Browns were unwilling to trade him. In a comical proposal, Manning urged Thomas to go up to his general manager’s office and “make a stink on his desk” to force Cleveland to let him go.

Thomas shared the story with ESPN’s Adam Schefter, laughing at Manning’s suggestion. He also provided some context, explaining that the Broncos were in need of a replacement for their injured All-Pro left tackle, Ryan Clady. They wanted someone reliable to protect Manning’s blindside.

The Trade That Never Happened

The Broncos and Browns discussed potential trade packages, and Thomas believed they had reached an agreement. However, due to Thomas’s loyalty to the fans and the Browns organization, Cleveland was hesitant to let him go.

Thomas told Schefter, “I think there was potentially a lot more downside of trading me since I was the longest-tenured member and had a fair amount of popularity within the Browns fan base. Even though I think the draft compensation was fair, there was some trepidation about making that deal and being that one that sent me out of town.”

Manning realized that the trade would only happen if Thomas took drastic action. Despite his efforts, the deal never came to fruition. Manning went on to win the Super Bowl that year with the Broncos, while the Browns finished with a 3-13 record.

The Legacy of Joe Thomas

As Joe Thomas prepares for his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he can reflect on these stories and laugh while also contemplating what might have been if the Browns had made a different decision. Despite never making it to the playoffs, Thomas’s loyalty to Cleveland and the Browns fan base remains unwavering.

According to a report by Foxnews.com, Thomas and Manning shared a connection off the field, even attending the Pro Bowl together as drinking partners. Ultimately, the decision to trade Thomas was up to the Browns, as he did not have a no-trade clause in his contract.

As the days count down to his Hall of Fame enshrinement, Thomas can look back at his career with fond memories, knowing that he gave his all to the Cleveland Browns.

– Joe Thomas revealed that Peyton Manning once urged him to take drastic action in order to get traded from the Cleveland Browns.
– The Denver Broncos wanted Thomas as a replacement for their injured left tackle during the 2015 season.
– Thomas’ loyalty to the fans and the Browns organization prevented the trade from happening.
– Manning and the Broncos went on to win the Super Bowl that year, while the Browns finished last in their division.
– Thomas’s career with the Browns is now immortalized with his upcoming induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Credit: foxnews.com

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