This is hard to fathom:
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/32-year-old-browns-lineman-joe-thomas-on-already-experiencing-memory-loss/ar-BBApqZA
However, Thomas also has an unusual perspective on it. Thomas told Bensinger that the NFL, like all other jobs, comes with risks and that he needs to accept them in order to continue supporting his family.
"To be able to live the lifestyle and provide for my family that football has been able to do, to me, it's a trade-off I'm willing to accept."
Thomas also said his memory loss will affect his wife more than him.
"She's the one that's going to have to deal with it," Thomas laughed. "Cause I'm gonna be, 'Who are you? Where did I get there?'"
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/32-year-old-browns-lineman-joe-thomas-on-already-experiencing-memory-loss/ar-BBApqZA