Peyton Manning urged Joe Thomas to request trade to Broncos in 2015
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Ahead of the 2015 NFL trade deadline, Peyton Manning asked Joe Thomas to push for a trade to the Denver Broncos. Manning reached out to Thomas after the Broncos lost starting left tackle Ryan Clady to a torn ACL. While Manning wanted Thomas to block for him, Thomas declined to force a trade, stating he preferred to let matters resolve naturally. Despite the request, no deal was completed, and the Broncos ultimately went on to win the Super Bowl that season. Thomas remained with the Cleveland Browns until his retirement in 2018.
- •Peyton Manning contacted Joe Thomas about joining the Broncos.
- •Manning asked Thomas to force a trade due to an injury.
- •Thomas refused to pressure the Browns for a trade.
- •The Broncos won the Super Bowl with different tackles.
- •Thomas retired from the NFL after the 2017 season.
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"Before the 2015 deadline, Peyton Manning asked Joe Thomas to force a trade to the Broncos. Thomas was flattered, but didn't want to force his way out.
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