Robert Thomas (defensive lineman)
| No. 99 New York Giants | |||
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth: | February 18, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth: | Muskogee, Oklahoma | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 325 lb (147 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Muskogee HS | ||
| College: | Arkansas | ||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||
| Career history | |||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Roster status: | Active | ||
| Career NFL statistics | |||
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Robert Thomas (born February 18, 1991) is an American football nose tackle for New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). 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
Thomas signed with the Panthers. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts.[14]
New York Giants
On September 4, 2016, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Giants.[15]
On February 14, 2017, Thomas signed a one-year contract with the Giants.[16]
References
- ↑ Jones, Mike (May 14, 2014). "Redskins sign nine undrafted rookies". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ↑ Keim, John (August 31, 2014). "Redskins sign eight to practice squad". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2014-08-31.
- ↑ Jones, Mike (September 25, 2014). "Redskins promote NT Robert Thomas to 53-man roster". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
- ↑ Jones, Mike (September 27, 2014). "Redskins waive LB Miller, NT Thomas". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2014-09-29.
- ↑ Jones, Mike (September 30, 2014). "Redskins bring nose tackle Robert Thomas back to practice squad". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2014-10-05.
- ↑ Jones, Mike (December 29, 2014). "Redskins sign eight players to futures contracts". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2014-12-29.
- ↑ "9/5: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 5, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ↑ Condotta, Bob (7 September 2015). "Seahawks complete practice squad". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- ↑ Kapadia, Sheil (November 11, 2015). "Seahawks work out seven, make moves to practice squad". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Patriots sign LB Eric Martin to 53-man roster; Release DB Dewey McDonald". Patriots.com. November 12, 2015. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Press Release: Dolphins Make Roster Moves". December 1, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
- ↑ Kelly, Omar (December 22, 2015). "Dolphins place Koa Misi, Chris McCain on injured reserve". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
- ↑ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Make Roster Moves". www.miamidolphins.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ↑ Henson, Max. "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com.
- ↑ Eisen, Michael. "Giants announce practice squad; claim DT Robert Thomas". Giants.com.
- ↑ "Giants Re-Sign ERFA DT Robert Thomas". February 14, 2017.