Thomas missed practice Thursday with a heel injury, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas is headed into his fifth season with the Jaguars after being taken in the fifth round of the 2020 Draft. He doesn't see much action on defense but has been a stalwart on special teams for Jacksonville.

Thomas (forearm) was spotted participating in Thursday's practice, Bob Self of the Florida Times-Union reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas missed the final two games of Jacksonville's 2023 campaign due to a forearm injury, but it now appears that he's moved past the issue. The Auburn product has played almost strictly on special teams over the past two years (480 of 526 total snaps on special teams), and he's expected to compete for a similar role ahead of the Jaguars' 2024 season.

Jacksonville and Thomas (forearm) agreed to terms Thursday on a contract extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas' new contract is reportedly a two-year deal worth up to $6 million, per Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com. The fifth-year veteran is working his way from a season-ending forearm fracture, but that doesn't seem likely to significantly impact his offseason work. In addition to being a standout on special teams, Thomas is capable of contributing as a backup at safety.

Jacksonville placed Thomas (forearm) on its injured reserve list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

In a corresponding move, the Jaguars signed Matt Barkley to their active roster from the Giants' practice squad Tuesday. Thomas will technically become eligible to suit up again the week of the AFC Championship if Jacksonville's season isn't already over.

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said that Thomas broke his left forearm in Sunday's 30-12 loss to the Buccaneers, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old safety had been a standout special-teamer for the Jaguars this season, but it now seems as if he could miss substantial time with a broken left forearm. Thomas appeared in all 15 of Jacksonville's games before suffering this injury, playing 257 total snaps (243 on special teams) and recording eight total tackles.

Thomas (forearm) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas has primarily served on special teams this season. He did not record a stat before leaving Sunday's contest.

Thomas (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas sustained the hamstring injury in Week 8 against the Steelers and took advantage of the bye week to get healthy. He will provide depth at safety behind Andre Cisco and Rayshawn Jenkins while contributing to special teams as well.

Thomas (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus San Francisco.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas was limited at practice during the week after sustaining a hamstring injury in Week 8 at Pittsburgh before Jacksonville's bye in Week 9. If he's not able to return for Week 10, the Jaguars will need to try to find a way to replace his production on special teams.

Thomas (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas has contributed solely on special teams this season. With the game down to the two-minute warning, he's unlikely to return to the field.

Thomas had eight tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 50-10 loss to the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

The 2020 fifth-round pick made his first start of the season and played 88 percent of the defensive snaps with Rayshawn Jenkins (ankle) on injured reserve and Andrew Wingard (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Thomas should serve as the No. 3 safety in Week 18 if Wingard remains sidelined, otherwise he'll likely receive another start.