The deal was negotiated by his agent Peter Schaffer and Matt Thomas and Tom Heckert of the Browns .
On August 22 , 2011 Thomas and the Browns agreed to a record setting seven - year $84 million extension with $44 million guaranteed .
The deal was negotiated by Thomas ' agent Peter Schaffer and Matt Thomas and Tom Heckert of Browns Browns .
On August 22 , 2011 Thomas and the Browns agreed to a record setting seven - year $84 million extension with $44 million guaranteed .