Xavier Thomas EDR/DE HOU (6) Tue 12/2/25 7:47 PM
Xavier Thomas
EDR/DE HOU (6)
The Texans signed Thomas to their practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas was waived by the Cardinals on Friday, and he has already found another opportunity with a new team. Over four games with Arizona in 2025, Thomas has logged 15 snaps on defense and 42 on special teams.
Xavier Thomas EDR/DE HOU (6) Fri 11/28/25 5:51 PM
Xavier Thomas
EDR/DE HOU (6)
The Cardinals waived Thomas on Friday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas played in four games this season, never for more than 13 percent of the Cardinals' defensive snaps. The cut most likely comes due to the return to practice of Baron Browning and the presence of BJ Ojulari on the roster. If Thomas can clear waivers, there is a good chance he will end up back with the Cardinals on the practice squad.
Xavier Thomas EDR/DE HOU (6) Mon 11/4/24 11:58 PM
Xavier Thomas
EDR/DE HOU (6)
Thomas finished with three tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks and a tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 29-9 win over the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
The linebacker also played on 35 percent of the defensive snaps as he continues to share time with Julian Okwara as Arizona's third linebacker. Thomas and Okwara were the next men up after Dennis Gardeck suffered a season-ending ACL injury in the Cardinals' Week 7 win over the Chargers.
Xavier Thomas EDR/DE HOU (6) Sun 10/13/24 12:10 PM
Xavier Thomas
EDR/DE HOU (6)
Thomas (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas is a fifth-round pick out of Clemson and earned a role right away as a rookie, recording two tackles in 65 snaps (51 defensive) across the first three weeks of his rookie season. However, he's fallen out of favor since then, recording back-to-back healthy scratches.