FILE - In this file photo taken Oct. 10, 2010, ...

Amy Sancetta | published: August 23, 2011

FILE - In this file photo taken Oct. 10, 2010, Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas (73) looks to block against the Atlanta Falcons during their NFL football game in Cleveland. The Browns locked up its steady Pro Bowl left offensive tackle on Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, by reaching agreement with Thomas on a seven-year contract extension. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)