Todd Monken sought Joe Thomas for Browns coaching staff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Todd Monken, in a media availability on August 6, revealed he attempted to recruit Joe Thomas to his coaching staff for the 2026 NFL season. Thomas, a Hall of Fame left tackle for the Browns, expressed interest but opted not to commit to a full-time position. However, he has spent some time with the team during training camp, including interacting with first-round pick Spencer Fano. Offensive line coach George Warhop welcomed Thomas’s involvement, emphasizing the benefits of players learning from the veteran's experience.
- •Todd Monken made overtures to Joe Thomas for a coaching role.
- •Thomas has spent time with the Browns during training camp.
- •First-round pick Spencer Fano regards Thomas as a hero.
- •Warhop expects players to utilize Thomas as a learning resource.
- •Thomas declined a full-time coaching contract.
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