Free agent OLB Bryan Thomas is facing new domestic violence charges. Thomas escaped with probation on October charges, but is accused of assaulting his wife again last month. It's unclear if he's facing jail time. Thomas was already mulling retirement because of nagging injuries, but this will further depress his nonexistent market.

Free agent OLB Bryan Thomas is mulling retirement after offseason pectoral surgery also revealed a torn tendon in his shoulder. "If I go now and sign for the vet minimum for one year, I wouldn't even pass the physical right now," Thomas said. The soon-to-be 34-year-old 11-year veteran says he will make a decision on his future after next month's draft. Thomas wants to return to the Jets, but that's not in the cards.

Free agent LB Bryan Thomas has avoided jail time over October domestic violence and drug possession charges. Thomas must complete 100 hours of community service, attend domestic violence counseling, pay $1,200 in fines and submit himself to drug and alcohol testing for the next 24 months. The 11-year veteran - who has spent his entire career with the Jets - notched 24 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 12 games last season. It's unclear if he'll be back in New York.

Jets LB Bryan Thomas was arrested back in October and charged with aggravated assault upon his wife and possession of painkillers and marijuana paraphernalia. Thomas allegedly pushed his wife into a chair, punched her in the stomach, and grabbed her by the neck. Police also found a Havannah hookah, a pack of ZigZag rolling papers, a box of Phillies Blunt Cigars, and six small glass vials for marijuana in addition to an unlabeled bottle containing hydrocodone. As a first-time offender, Thomas has applied pre-trial intervention program to resolve the charges.

Impending free agent OLB Bryan Thomas told reporters after Sunday's Week 16 loss to the Chargers that he intends to keep playing in 2013. Thomas, 33, is the Jets' longest-tenured player. "I never said I was contemplating retirement, why would I contemplate retirement when I've still got two games left?" said Thomas. "I'm not contemplating retirement." Thomas has been playing through a torn pectoral muscle. He earned $990,000 this year.

An MRI revealed a mere strain to Jets OLB Bryan Thomas' pectoral. It's a sigh of relief for Thomas, who feared a full tear. The situational pass rusher is now listed as day to day.

Jets OLB Bryan Thomas sustained a possible torn pectoral during Sunday's Week 14 win over the Jaguars. Thomas is headed for a Monday MRI to determine the extent of the damage. The pass-rushing specialist is fourth on the team with 2.5 sacks this season.

Jets released OLB Bryan Thomas and re-signed CB Donnie Fletcher from their practice squad. This is the second week in a row the Jets have played the Thomas-Fletcher roster dance. Fletcher's special teams capabilities will apparently be more valuable than what Thomas brings to the defense in Week 4 against San Francisco.

Jets re-signed OLB Bryan Thomas.

The Jets are expected to re-sign OLB Bryan Thomas. Thomas is already guaranteed his base salary, so his release was largely a procedural move. The Jets only had four active corners with Ellis Lankster (lower back) questionable for Sunday's game. Barring something unforseen, Thomas will be back early next week.