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Hall of Famer Joe Thomas on skipping the NFL Draft to fish, raising Wagyu and transforming his health
Monday, August 31, 2026
Joe Thomas, a Hall of Fame offensive lineman who played for the Cleveland Browns, has discussed his health changes since retiring. Thomas stated he adopted intermittent fasting and removed processed foods from his diet, resulting in weight loss from over 310 pounds at retirement. Thomas did not attend the 2025 NFL Draft, instead spending time fishing and managing a Wagyu cattle ranch he owns.
