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The Cleveland Browns shocked the entire NFL today when the franchise traded a first and third-round pick, along with safety Jabril Peppers, to the New York Giants for All-Pro wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. The swap reunites OBJ with his former college teammate and good friend at LSU, Jarvis Landry, along with his receivers coach, Adam Henry.
But, according to rumors, the Cleveland Browns aren’t done yet, because the team that won just one game in two seasons (2016 and 2017) is reportedly close to signing future Hall of Fame safety Earl Thomas. While nothing is imminent, Jason LaCanfora said that the Browns are “feeling good” about their chances of adding the six-time Pro Bowler.
Browns feeling good about the chances to land Earl Thomas. Not sitting back at all. Then stack depth by taking best player available through the draft and get used yo hosting prime time games again. It's on in The Land
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 13, 2019
Again, the news isn’t confirmed, but the rumor alone has Twitter in an absolute crazed state of mind, with people going nuts over the fact that the Cleveland Browns, potentially, just added two perennial All-Pros in a matter of two hours. Some are even calling the team’s general manager, John Dorsey, an absolute genius.
Here’s what some of Twitter is saying regarding the rumors about Earl Thomas joining the Browns. Remember, these are just rumors, but it’s safe to say social media is excited about the possibility of it happening.
https://twitter.com/RavensNation57/status/1105649204398080001
Come on @Earl_Thomas
— Wu (@CALLME_WOOD) March 13, 2019
If the browns get Earl Thomas just cancel the NFL
— Trout (@K_Troutman15) March 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/tedwardsloban/status/1105645864352210945
If the Browns get Earl Thomas, I’m an automatic fan
— Jordan Fuller (@j_fuller4) March 13, 2019
KD after Earl Thomas signs with the Browns pic.twitter.com/nwDjdGuwas
— Jack (@jm8996) March 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/sami_b04/status/1105647268223504384
Me waiting to see where earl Thomas lands pic.twitter.com/2TPNST4Sdt
— Trout (@K_Troutman15) March 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/rwb2k19/status/1105647431872589824
John Dorsey after he signs Earl Thomas after trading Jabrill Peppers for OBJ pic.twitter.com/msJ424qSgH
— Lando (@elhijodethugger) March 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/BrownsMockDraft/status/1105639288257966081
Now if the browns get Earl Thomas. Idc I’m on the wagon I’ve met the requirements.
— Crewe⚡️ (@burke_crewe) March 13, 2019
Me laying in bed at 3 in the morning looking at these fresh Earl Thomas rumors an hour after the OBJ trade pic.twitter.com/N7utzWWNCr
— Craig Mulligan (@CraigMulligan) March 13, 2019
Me if we top the day off by signing Earl Thomas #Browns pic.twitter.com/cqJ928SLvW
— Thunderous Leader (@Dale_Edward32) March 13, 2019
And they're about to get Earl Thomas!? Dorsey is a mad man. https://t.co/v1Qtgahyx2
— Dillon Davis (@dillondavis3) March 13, 2019
I wouldn’t be surprised if earl thomas go to Cleveland
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) March 13, 2019
The Cleveland Browns have been one of the worst-run franchises in all of sports since they returned to the NFL in 1999. With a franchise quarterback in Baker Mayfield, weapons on both sides of the ball and an aggressive front office led by Dorsey, it seems like the days of being the doormat of the league are long gone.
Stay tuned for updates here as we know more about Earl Thomas and the Cleveland Browns, because, in NFL free-agency, things can change in a matter of minutes. But, if this ends up happening, what a day to be a Browns fan — now if only they could somehow bring back LeBron James.