Joe Thomas is the NFL’s Iron Man, having never missed a single start in his 10-plus seasons of playing for the Cleveland Browns. However, after Thomas was injured on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, that streak might be coming to an end.
Joe Thomas is down and in pain. Holding his elbow.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) October 22, 2017
The Browns announced Thomas will not return with a triceps injury.
Injury update: Joe Thomas will not return (triceps) 😞
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 22, 2017
Thomas recently logged his 10,000th consecutive snap and was lauded by many for his dedication and tenacity playing for the hapless Browns for so long.
10,363 consecutive offensive plays.
What an incredible streak for Joe Thomas. pic.twitter.com/IVwRN9zcWj
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 22, 2017
The injury occurred as he was disengaging from a defender, and he immediately dropped to the turf with a left arm injury. Fans everywhere lamented the end of this epic streak.
https://twitter.com/ben_russell27/status/922175078112088064
You are a legend @joethomas73. This streak will get the attention it deserves. Proud of your work! https://t.co/h4stQO5hRf
— Seth Kaplan 📺 (@Seth_Kaplan) October 22, 2017
Thank you Joe Thomas 💪 https://t.co/i4s4FuGwmI
— Zach Berdysz (@Zach_Berdysz45) October 22, 2017
Joe Thomas' consecutive snap streak is all us #Browns fans had. Now we have nothing to cheer for.
Sunday's suck.
— Eli Moon (@EliM00N) October 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/NicholasRager69/status/922174173602033665
Seeing Joe Thomas get hurt was maybe the saddest moment I've ever witnessed at a Browns Game
— Matt Popovich (@mpoppy13) October 22, 2017