Michael J. Thomas S FA Mon 3/13/23 11:15 AM
Michael J. Thomas
S FA
The Bengals re-signed Thomas to a one-year extension Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas is now set to remain in Cincinnati for at least one more season, when he'll serve in his 11th NFL campaign. The 32-year-old safety has primarily worked as a special-teams contributor throughout his two-year stint with the Bengals, and he'll likely do so again in 2023.
Michael J. Thomas S FA Fri 9/2/22 5:33 PM
Michael J. Thomas
S FA
The Bengals re-signed Thomas on Friday, per the team's official site.
EDGE Analysis
After he was released by Cincinnati on Wednesday, the 32-year-old defensive back is slated to return to the team's secondary. Since earning his first Pro Bowl nod in 2018, Thomas has seen much more work on special teams (720 snaps) than on defense (492 snaps). Additionally, the veteran hasn't reached 10 games played dating back to his last season with the Giants in 2019. However, Thomas' experience in the league could pay dividends for the Bengals should the team make another deep postseason run.
Michael J. Thomas S FA Wed 8/31/22 4:34 PM
Michael J. Thomas
S FA
The Bengals released Thomas on Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas made the initial 53-man roster but was let go to make room for a trio of waiver claims. The veteran defensive back appeared in eight games last year, registering 18 tackles across 229 snaps (87 defensive).
Michael J. Thomas S FA Wed 12/8/21 7:05 PM
Michael J. Thomas
S FA
Thomas (undisclosed) wasn't listed on the Bengals' injury report Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas managed to practice Wednesday after he was listed on the injury report earlier in the week. Expect the safety to be available Sunday when the Bengals take on the 49ers.
Michael J. Thomas S FA Mon 11/15/21 4:08 PM
Michael J. Thomas
S FA
Thomas was signed to the Bengals' active roster Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas signed with the Bengals' practice squad on Oct. 5. He last saw NFL action in 2020 with the Texans, but he ended the season on IR with a pectoral injury. With Brandon Wilson (knee) now on IR and out for the season, Thomas will provide depth to the Bengals' secondary.
Michael J. Thomas S FA Tue 10/5/21 6:21 PM
Michael J. Thomas
S FA
Thomas was added to the Bengals practice squad Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The safety ended the 2020 season on the IR with a pectoral injury. He appeared in nine games for the Texans, making 16 tackles. He'll look to work his way up to the active roster as a depth option in the secondary.
Michael J. Thomas S FA Sat 11/21/20 11:23 PM
Michael J. Thomas
S FA
Thomas will undergo season-ending pectoral surgery and was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots -- his first absence since 2017 -- but he'll now miss the rest of the 2020 campaign. Thomas is poised to hit free agency in the offseason and should be healthy in time for training camp.
Michael J. Thomas S FA Fri 11/20/20 6:46 PM
Michael J. Thomas
S FA
Thomas (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Patriots, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas' role on defense has been meaningful in recent weeks, but he didn't practice all week and will miss his first game since the 2017 season. A.J. Moore and Lonnie Johnson figure to pick up the reps left behind by Thomas.
Michael J. Thomas S FA Fri 4/24/20 2:36 PM
Michael J. Thomas
S FA
The Texans have signed Thomas, Aaron Wilson the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas logged 47 tackles in 16 games for the Giants last season, while working primarily as a depth safety/cornerback and core special-teamer. That's the the sort of multi-purpose role the 30-year-old figures to handle for the Texans in 2020.
Michael J. Thomas S FA Mon 1/6/20 10:26 PM
Michael J. Thomas
S FA
Thomas recorded 13 tackles (12 solo) during Week 17's loss to the Eagles.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas appeared in 16 games in 2019, accumulating 47 tackles (33 solo) and three defended passes in that span. He started at strong safety during the season finale. The Stanford product is set to become an unrestricted free agent unless the Giants bring him back.