Robert Thomas (defensive lineman)

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Robert Thomas
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Thomas with the New York Giants in 2017.
No. 96, 97, 99
Position:Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1991-02-18) February 18, 1991 (age 30)
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:316 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:Muskogee
(Muskogee, Oklahoma)
College:Arkansas
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:22
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Robert Thomas (born February 18, 1991) is a former American football nose tackle. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played college football for the University of Arkansas.

Professional career[]

Washington Redskins[]

Thomas was signed by the Washington Redskins on May 10, 2014, as an undrafted free agent.[1] He was waived on August 30 for final roster cuts, but signed to the practice squad the following day.[2] He was promoted to the active roster on September 25.[3] Two days later, the Redskins waived him.[4] The Redskins re-signed Thomas to their practice squad on September 30.[5] He signed a futures contract on December 29.[6]

On September 5, 2015, Thomas was waived for final roster cuts before the start of the regular season.[7]

Seattle Seahawks[]

Thomas was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad on September 7, 2015.[8] He was waived on November 11.[9]

New England Patriots[]

The New England Patriots signed Thomas to their practice squad on November 12, 2015.[10]

Miami Dolphins[]

On December 1, 2015, the Miami Dolphins signed Thomas off the Patriots' practice squad.[11] He was placed on the team's injured reserve on December 8.[12]

On April 28, 2016, Thomas was waived.[13]

Carolina Panthers[]

On April 29, 2016, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.[14] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts.[15]

New York Giants[]

On September 4, 2016, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Giants.[16] On October 16, he made his Giants debut against the Baltimore Ravens.[17] On November 14, Thomas recorded his first career sack against the Cincinnati Bengals.[18]

On February 14, 2017, Thomas signed a one-year contract with the Giants.[19]

On September 1, 2018, Thomas was released by the Giants.[20]

Buffalo Bills[]

On September 3, 2018, Thomas was signed to the Buffalo Bills' practice squad.[21] He was promoted to the active roster on September 15, 2018.[22] He was waived on October 3, 2018 and was re-signed back to the practice squad.[23][24] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bills on December 31, 2018.[25]

On August 10, 2019, Thomas was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.[26] He was released on August 20.

References[]

  1. ^ Jones, Mike (May 14, 2014). "Redskins sign nine undrafted rookies". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  2. ^ Keim, John (August 31, 2014). "Redskins sign eight to practice squad". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  3. ^ Jones, Mike (September 25, 2014). "Redskins promote NT Robert Thomas to 53-man roster". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  4. ^ Jones, Mike (September 27, 2014). "Redskins waive LB Miller, NT Thomas". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  5. ^ Jones, Mike (September 30, 2014). "Redskins bring nose tackle Robert Thomas back to practice squad". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  6. ^ Jones, Mike (December 29, 2014). "Redskins sign eight players to futures contracts". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  7. ^ "9/5: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 5, 2015. Archived from the original on June 9, 2017. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  8. ^ Condotta, Bob (September 7, 2015). "Seahawks complete practice squad". The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
  9. ^ Kapadia, Sheil (November 11, 2015). "Seahawks work out seven, make moves to practice squad". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  10. ^ "Patriots sign LB Eric Martin to 53-man roster; Release DB Dewey McDonald". Patriots.com. November 12, 2015. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
  11. ^ "Press Release: Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. December 1, 2015. Archived from the original on April 25, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  12. ^ Kelly, Omar (December 22, 2015). "Dolphins place Koa Misi, Chris McCain on injured reserve". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  13. ^ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  14. ^ Strickland, Bryan (April 29, 2016). "DT Butler ready to serve". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2018.
  15. ^ Henson, Max (September 3, 2016). "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on January 3, 2018.
  16. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 4, 2016). "Giants announce practice squad; claim DT Robert Thomas". Giants.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017.
  17. ^ Eisen, Michael (October 16, 2016). "Milestone day for Eli; postgame notes and stats". Giants.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2018.
  18. ^ Eisen, Michael (November 14, 2016). "Giants win fourth straight; Postgame notes and stats". Giants.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2018.
  19. ^ Bouda, Nate (February 14, 2017). "Giants Re-Sign ERFA DT Robert Thomas". NFLTradeRumors.co.
  20. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2018). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
  21. ^ "Buffalo Bills sign OL Ruben Holcomb, DL Robert Thomas to practice squad". BuffaloRumblings.com. September 3, 2018.
  22. ^ Brown, Chris (September 15, 2018). "Bills promote DT Robert Thomas to the 53-man roster". BuffaloBills.com.
  23. ^ Brown, Chris (October 3, 2018). "Bills claim former second round pick DT Jordan Phillips". BuffaloBills.com.
  24. ^ Brown, Chris (October 6, 2018). "Bills promote S Marlowe from practice squad". BuffaloBills.com.
  25. ^ Brown, Chris (December 31, 2018). "Bills sign three players from practice squad to reserve future contracts". BuffaloBills.com.
  26. ^ Brown, Chris (August 10, 2019). "Bills sign CB Captain Munnerlyn, OL Demetrius Rhaney and, DT Roderick Young". BuffaloBills.com.

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