Thomas has elected to retire as an NFL player.

EDGE Analysis

The 33-year-old Thomas, who was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, thus closes out a distinguished playing career that saw him anchor the Browns' offensive line until this past season, when he ruptured his left triceps tendon on Oct. 22. The stellar left tackle, who until last season's injury was as durable as they come, is clearly a tough act to follow, but in anticipation of Wednesday's news, the Browns are poised to add two tackles (Donald Stephenson and Chris Hubbard) in free agency.

Thomas (triceps) said Wednesday that he hasn't decided whether he'll play in 2018 or retire from the NFL, but revealed that he expects to receive medical clearance in June or July, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

In addition to being the premier left tackle of his generation, Thomas had proven himself as the NFL's most durable player before he ruptured his left triceps tendon Oct. 22 against the Titans. The injury ended Thomas' record-setting streak of 10,363 consecutive snaps played to begin a career and required season-ending surgery. Though the 33-year-old is under contract through the 2018 campaign, Thomas' long-term concerns about his health -- in addition to the triceps injury, he's endured chronic knee and back problems the last several years -- and the Browns' likely status as a non-contending club has left him contemplating his future over the past few months. Thomas said he isn't certain when he'll reach a decision, but acknowledged the Browns would like to know his intentions before the new league year begins March 14 so that the team can plan accordingly for the upcoming season and beyond.

Thomas underwent surgery Tuesday to repair his torn left triceps.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas is expected to face a 6-to-9 month recovery timetable, which will result in him finishing the season on injured reserve for the first time in his storied career. The 10-time Pro Bowler, who is under contract through 2018, said that he intends to evaluate his future in the NFL once the current campaign concludes, so it appears retirement could be a possibility.

Thomas (triceps) was officially placed on injured reserve Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The decision to place Thomas on IR was a no-brainer, as the legendary offensive lineman is facing a 6-to-9 month recovery to repair a torn left triceps. The entire Browns offense will be less effective without him.

Thomas, who will undergo season-ending surgery this week to repair a torn left triceps, will need 6-to-9 months to recover from the procedure, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Thomas' rehab ends up veering to the longer end of that timetable, he could be limited by the time training camp begins next summer. Before Thomas' availability for camp is determined, however, it sounds like the 10-time Pro Bowler will take some time to weigh his future while he remains sidelined due to injury for the first time in his prolific career. Thomas is under contract with the Browns through the end of the 2018 season.

Thomas is done for the season with a torn left triceps, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Losing the previously durable Thomas is a major blow to the 0-7 Browns offensive line, with the report hinting that it's not a lock the stellar 11-year pro will return next season. He was replaced at left tackle Sunday against the Titans by Spencer Drango.

Thomas (triceps) will undergo a MRI on Monday to see if he can return this season, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It is feared that Thomas may have torn his triceps, but no further information will be available until after his MRI. If Thomas is out for the season, an inexperienced Zach Banner will have to step into the left tackle position.

Thomas (triceps) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

This is unfamiliar territory for the iron-man lineman. It's unclear how severe this injury is, but it's clear Thomas is critical to the operations of the Browns' offensive front. Expect to see Zach Banner play the rest of the game at left tackle.

Thomas left the field in Sunday's game against the Titans with a left arm injury, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas surpassed 10,000 consecutive snaps in Week 2, but his remarkable streak ended Sunday. If he can't return, Zach Banner will slot in at left tackle.

Thomas (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, though likely as a precautionary measure. He's fully expected to suit up Sunday against the Steelers.