CLEVELAND, OH — In a move that sent shockwaves through the NFL and ignited the hearts of Browns fans everywhere, Hall of Fame left tackle Joe Thomas has officially bought back his stake in the Cleveland Browns, returning not as a player, but as a co-owner.
The announcement came during a packed press conference at Cleveland Browns Stadium, where orange-and-brown banners hung proudly and the crowd roared as Thomas took the stage. The 10-time Pro Bowler, who anchored Cleveland’s offensive line for over a decade, looked out at the familiar sea of fans and smiled.
“I may have retired from playing,” Thomas began, pausing as chants of ‘Joe! Joe! Joe!’ filled the room, “but I never retired from being a Cleveland Brown. This city, this team, and these fans are in my blood. Today, I’m here to help lead us into the future.”
Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam, standing beside Thomas, called the move a “historic day for the franchise.”
“Joe is the embodiment of loyalty, toughness, and excellence,” Haslam said. “He never gave up on Cleveland, and now he’s back to help take us where we’ve never been before.”
Thomas revealed that his new role will focus on building a championship culture, strengthening the offensive line — a position he knows better than anyone — and deepening community ties.
“We’re not here to just compete,” he said firmly. “We’re here to win it all. And trust me — I’ll make sure every player in that locker room understands what it means to wear that helmet.”
Fans flooded social media with the hashtag #JoeIsBack, sharing clips of his legendary blocks and moments of unwavering dedication. One lifelong Browns supporter summed it up best: “Joe Thomas never left Cleveland. Cleveland just got Joe Thomas back in the boardroom.”
For a franchise long starved for glory, Joe Thomas’s return is more than a headline — it’s a promise. And in Cleveland, promises from Joe Thomas are built to last.
