Former Browns LT Joe Thomas a Finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Cleveland Browns long-time left tackle Joe Thomas could soon be in Canton.

Brandon Little | Jan 4, 2023

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Cleveland Browns could shortly have their next member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Left tackle Joe Thomas was announced as a finalist for the Class of 2023.

Thomas joins 15 other finalists, that number will go to five before the NFL Honors on Feb. 9. in Phoenix. There's a very good chance that Thomas will be a first ballot as one of the best-left tackles to ever play the game. To join the Pro Football Hall of Fame you must receive an 80% vote from the selection committee.

In his 11 years anchoring the left side of the line, Thomas started his career with 10 straight nominations for the Pro Bowl. During six of those seasons, Thomas was an All-Pro.

Very soon Thomas could come the 18th member to the hall for the Browns. Players will be enshrined on approximately Aug. 5 if they make it to Canton.

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