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Joe Thomas uncertain about playing future after season-ending injury

Patrick McDermott / USA TODAY Sports

When Joe Thomas hangs up his cleats, he'll be a lock for the Hall of Fame.

But could the longtime Cleveland Browns left tackle be eligible for Canton sooner than anyone thought? Thomas hinted that his playing future could be up in the air Monday following confirmation that a triceps injury will sideline him for the rest of the season.

"Am I done playing? I don't know," said Thomas, according to Pat McManamon of ESPN. "I think that's a decision that's best talked about in the offseason."

Thomas added he wants to wait for a less emotional time to consider his future, with a six-to-nine month recovery period looming.

The 10-time Pro Bowler has one year left on his current contract, but again, he opted to table that discussion until after the campaign.

"We'll see how things shake out in the offseason," said Thomas, according to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com.

Thomas' injury will force him to miss the first game of his illustrious 11-year NFL career.

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