NFL players heap praise on Thomas following retirement

Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas, one of the most respected veterans in the NFL, announced his retirement Wednesday after 11 Hall of Fame-worthy seasons.

Players from all over the league took to Twitter to shower Thomas with praise, including a host of his former Browns teammates.

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- Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) March 14, 2018

Congrats to @joethomas73, who taught me how to play Tackle and be a pro. I would not be where I am today without his teachings, wisdom, patience, and friendship. He made it hard to leave Cleveland, and I'll always remember his off-field qualities far more than his play. Thank you pic.twitter.com/jLuDPEmD5L

- Mitchell Schwartz (@MitchSchwartz72) March 14, 2018

We love you Joe!!! @joethomas73 https://t.co/jJZzDX3AVm

- Andrew Hawkins (@Hawk) March 14, 2018

@joethomas73 congrats Joe on your amazing career!!!

- Terrelle Pryor SR (@TerrellePryor) March 14, 2018

It was an honor Joe, congrats on a hall of fame career & blessings moving forward. You earned it https://t.co/pZYrTr2V1p

- Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) March 14, 2018

Salute! @joethomas73

- Marquette King (@MarquetteKing) March 14, 2018

When I was a rookie playing LT I used to try to mimic @joethomas73 stance and technique because he made it look so easy. I found out real quick that LT was hard as hell and wasn't for me. Congrats on a HOF career big guy.

- TJ Lang (@TJLang70) March 14, 2018

Just let it sink in what he's accomplished... #rarebreed https://t.co/n3Sfwv2Iu7

- Oday Aboushi (@Oday_Aboushi75) March 14, 2018

@joethomas73 legend bro!!!!! What a career. One of the best guys I have ever come across..... https://t.co/r7YNPmHmS0

- Eric Weddle (@weddlesbeard) March 14, 2018

@joethomas73 appreciate your heart towards the game man year after year. Enjoy your time off GOAT you deserve it #3/4 #BadgerBros #

- F L ai S H (@Melvingordon25) March 14, 2018

Congrats on a great career, one of the best to play the game. Was a honor to play against you. https://t.co/LVQpvAX1Sa

- Jurrell Casey (@Jurrellc) March 14, 2018

Congratulations to a great career @joethomas73 #IronMan https://t.co/J3g26Y5cyo

- Sebastian Vollmer (@SebVollmer) March 14, 2018

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