Joe Thomas likes how the Cleveland Browns are handling the latest twists and turns in the Josh Gordon story. Thomas, the Browns’ All-Pro fixture at left tackle for 11 seasons before retiring this offseason, sounded optimistic and supportive of both Gordon and the organization in an extended visit on “Inside Training Camp Live” on NFL Network on Monday.

“I think the Browns are doing the right thing,” Thomas said of the Browns’ placing the wideout on the non-football illness list. “They’re being patient. They’re being understanding and they’re trying to help a young man that wants to get the right help and that has that amazing talent.”

Thomas admitted he has not spoken with his former teammate and that he doesn’t have any inside info on what precisely is going on with Gordon. But he added he “absolutely” believes Gordon will be on the field in “a couple of weeks better than ever.”