Detroit plans to sign Thomas off of the Bengals' practice squad Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After Pro-Bowl defensive end Aidan Hutchinson underwent surgery to repair a fractured tibia and fibula, the Lions are seeking some depth on the edge. Thomas figures to eventually play a rotational role there behind Josh Paschal and James Houston if he's signed.

Thomas (knee) signed a reserve/future contract with the Browns on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The defensive end injured his knee during a training camp practice, had arthroscopic surgery and then spent all season on the practice squad. Thomas was a seventh-round pick in 2022 and recorded nine tackles and two passes defensed as a rookie.

Thomas underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas was injured during practice Saturday and will now likely need several weeks to recover. He was competing to earn a spot on the team's 53-man roster, which wasn't a guarantee for the 24-year-old who was selected in the seventh round of the 2022 Draft. Now on the shelf for multiple weeks, it's possible this news could impact his ability to make the team.

Thomas suffered a significant knee injury sometime last week, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Details of Thomas' injury are not known. A seventh-round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft, Thomas appeared in 10 games last season and saw limited work on defense and special teams. He'll now focus on getting healthy as he works to earn a spot on the team's 53-man roster.

Thomas participated in team drills Thursday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas missed multiple games last season due to a foot injury. He operated in a rotational role on Cleveland's defensive line in 2022, amassing nine tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery in 10 games. He was seen practicing at defensive end with the second nickel defensive group during OTAs on Thursday.

Thomas (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Anthony Poisal of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas will now miss his fifth game in the last nine weeks as a result of a foot issue. The rookie hasn't maintained any on-the-field consistency this year, and Alex Wright and Chase Winovich are both slated to continue operating as rotational pieces on Cleveland's defensive line behind starters Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney on Sunday.

Thomas (hand) finished with four tackles during Saturday's preseason game against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas was ultimately able to suit up for the Browns' final preseason game after picking up an unspecified injury in mid-August that left his right hand in a cast. This issue did not appear to limit the rookie seventh-rounder Saturday, however, as he played 35 defensive snaps in the contest. Thomas' solid overall showing this preseason should secure him Cleveland's final defensive end spot behind Chase Winovich and Isaac Rochell heading into the regular season.

Thomas (hand) is expected to practice this week and potentially be available for Saturday's preseason game against the Bears, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas, a rookie seventh-round draft pick, showed up big in the preseason opener at Jacksonville with two sacks and three tackles (all for a loss) prior to injuring his hand during practice last week. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Thomas, who has been wearing a cast on his right hand/lower arm, could play with it if it's padded.

Coach Stefanski said Tuesday that Thomas (hand) is expected to be sidelined for a few days, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie defensive end left Monday's practice early and appears to be supporting a cast on his right hand Tuesday. Thomas was among the biggest takeaway points from the Browns' first preseason contest, as he recorded three tackles and two sacks in his debut. The 23-year-old entered camp with hopes of making the team's roster but now looks like he'll compete for a rotational role after he shined during last Friday's game against the Jaguars.