Thomas' reception was just his third this season and his first since Week 5. After an extended absence due to a calf injury, the veteran has returned for the past two games but holds most his value as a blocker.
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2023 Regular Season Stats
REC
REC YDS
REC TDS
YAC
AVG YDS
5
56
0
33
11
Team
Carolina Panthers
Birthdate
6/6/1996 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'4", 260 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 4; Pk (CAR)
Birthplace
Baltimore, MD, USA
Position
TE
College
Indiana
Experience
7th season
Career History
Carolina Panthers
2018-Present
(6 seasons)
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Thomas' reception was just his third this season and his first since Week 5. After an extended absence due to a calf injury, the veteran has returned for the past two games but holds most his value as a blocker.
Thomas was able to log a full practice Friday, likely putting him on the probable end of the official questionable designation. If he can't go though, 2021 third-rounder Tommy Tremble will probably continue to see more playing time as a result.
Thomas was designated to return from injured reserve earlier in the week, and he's been able to record limited practice sessions both Wednesday and Thursday. The 27-year-old tight end will likely carry an injury designation into the weekend, and he must be activated to the Panthers' active roster in order to suit up Sunday.
Thomas was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, so a slow start with practice makes sense for the Indiana product. Whether he'll be ready to return Sunday against the Cowboys remains up in the air, but the Panthers still have plenty of time in their 21-day window to move him back onto the active roster.
The move allows Thomas to return to practice and starts the clock on a 21-day period during which the Panthers may officially activate him. Carolina's official injury reports over the week will shine some light on his potential availability for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys.