The Cowboys are in line to sign Thomas to a two-year contract worth up to $8 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Thomas is coming off three consecutive productive seasons with the Jets, with 26 total tackles (15 solo), including 3.5 sacks, plus two passes defended and one forced fumble across 16 regular-season appearances in 2024. His arrival in Dallas will bolster the team's interior defensive line, a unit headlined by the recently extended Osa Odighizuwa and 2023 first-rounder Mazi Smith.
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Dallas Cowboys
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12/20/1995 (29)
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6'2", 256 lbs
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2017: Rd 1; Pk (SF)
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Chicago, IL, USA
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DL
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Stanford
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8 seasons
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New York Jets
2022-2025
(3 seasons)
Las Vegas Raiders
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(1 season)
San Francisco 49ers
2017-2021
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The Cowboys are in line to sign Thomas to a two-year contract worth up to $8 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Thomas is coming off three consecutive productive seasons with the Jets, with 26 total tackles (15 solo), including 3.5 sacks, plus two passes defended and one forced fumble across 16 regular-season appearances in 2024. His arrival in Dallas will bolster the team's interior defensive line, a unit headlined by the recently extended Osa Odighizuwa and 2023 first-rounder Mazi Smith.
Thomas tallied 26 total tackles (15 solo), including 3.5 sacks, two passes defended and one forced fumble over 16 games in 2024. Despite starting just one game in 2024, Thomas was relatively productive, playing 430 defensive snaps and ranking fifth on the Jets' defense in tackles for loss (five) and sacks. While his tackle (31 to 26) and sack (5.0 to 3.5) totals declined from his 2023 campaign, he played 36 fewer defensive snaps this season and recorded more passes defended (two to one) and forced fumbles (one to zero) than in 2023. Thomas is now set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer after signing a one-year, $2.35 million deal with the Jets last offseason. If he remains with the Jets in 2025, he's likely to serve as one of the team's top reserve defensive linemen.
Thomas (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 11 clash against the Colts. Thomas missed last Sunday's contest against the Cardinals due to a knee injury that he suffered on Halloween against Houston. However, the defensive lineman was able to finish this week with a pair of limited practice sessions, setting him up to play against Indianapolis. Thomas has 2.5 sacks through nine contests on the campaign.
Thomas (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's clash against the Cardinals, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Thomas hurt his knee in New York's Halloween game against Houston, and though he was able to return to that contest, he wasn't able to practice at all this week. The defensive lineman has played a rotational role for the Jets this season, logging less than half of the team's defensive snaps each of the past six weeks. With Thomas out Sunday, Leonard Taylor could see more than his usual allotment of defensive snaps.
Thomas (knee) returned to the field in the second quarter of Thursday's contest against the Texans, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Thomas was briefly sidelined with a knee injury that he suffered in the first half against Houston, but he was able to quickly return. The 29-year-old is back in his role as a depth option on New York's defensive line.
Thomas (knee) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Texans. The defensive lineman did not record a stat before exiting. Thomas has 15 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, a pass breakup and a forced fumble on the year. Leonard Taylor is New York's other backup defensive tackle.
The Jets re-signed Thomas on Friday, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports. The 28-year-old defensive lineman is now in line to remain in New York after spending the last two seasons with the Jets. Thomas has appeared in 34 games over the past two years, recording 53 total tackles, including 5.5 sacks (5.0 in 2023) and an additional 3.5 tackles for loss. The 2017 first-round pick has started just three games during his time in New York, so he'll likely compete for another depth role on the Jets' defensive line this offseason.