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Ten NFL players who could be traded this offseason

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Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

7. Joe Thomas, offensive tackle, Cleveland Browns

There’s been rumors on top of rumors surrounding Thomas’ future in Cleveland. Does he want to be traded? Is he okay with another lengthy rebuild? Will the Browns look to turn the future Hall of Famer into more draft assets? That all pretty much took a backseat this past season when Thomas earned his 10th consecutive Pro Bowl to start his career.

As dominating as any offensive tackle in NFL history, Thomas did his best to help Cleveland overcome the losses of mainstays Alex Mack and Mitchell Schwartz along the offensive line. While it might have been a futile effort for Brown, who had to go through a one-win season, his performance and drive can’t be questioned.

Though, at 32 years old and the window quickly closing in his career, it would not be a surprise to see Thomas ask for a way out of Cleveland. The team is nowhere near contention. It also might owe it to the offensive tackle to move him to a team with a chance to win. That’s where a squad like the New England Patriots might come into play.

Cleveland and New England worked out a deal this past season with Jamie Collins heading to the Browns. They have a relationship when it comes to the teams’ front offices. And the Pats might be looking for an upgrade at offensive tackle. Of course, that’s all conjecture.

Either way we spin it, there’s a good chance Cleveland will move Thomas for some future assets between now and the draft. With pretty much every NFL team looking for an upgrade, the market will be bountiful here. Just ask the Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks, both of whom are in need of an upgrade at left tackle.

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