Drake Thomas - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Set to miss consecutive weeks Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Thomas was unable to practice throughout Week 7 prep and has subsequently been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game. The inside linebacker will once again be replaced by Tyrice Knight. Ernest Jones and Knight will have a tough week taking on former teammate and reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DNP Wednesday Thomas (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Corbin K. Smith of EmeraldCitySpectrum.com reports.

Impact Thomas has not participated in an on-field practice since sustaining his ankle injury in the Seahawks' Week 5 loss to the 49ers. The linebacker remains sidelined due to the injury, leaving Tyrice Knight (oblique) likely to fill in once again next to Ernest Jones in Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Denver Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Broncos, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Following the first two walkthroughs of Week 6 prep, Thomas was unable to practice in any capacity Wednesday and will miss his first game of the season due to an ankle injury. It's not exactly clear who will start alongside Ernest Jones at inside linebacker in Thomas' absence, but Tyrice Knight and Patrick O'Connell figure to be the top candidates to do so. Thomas' next opportunity to play is Week 7 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 25.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited Monday Thomas (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Monday's estimated report, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Thomas injured his ankle during the first half of Sunday's 32-29 loss to the 49ers and did not return. The short week doesn't give Thomas much time to recover, but his practice participation over the next two days will shed light on his chances of playing against the Broncos on Thursday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

The Seahawks are struggling with turnovers as they try to defend their title

The Seattle Seahawks have turnover trouble

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Seahawks Swarm Deebo Samuel To Force Fumble, Josh Jobe Recovers Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas forces a fumble of San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel and cornerback Josh Jobe recovers...

OCTOBER 11 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Dealing with ankle injury Thomas (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the 49ers, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Impact Thomas suffered an ankle injury during the first half of the game, and his status for the second half is now uncertain. In his absence, Tyrice Knight and Patrick O'Connell are both candidates to see increased roles at inside linebacker versus San Francisco.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Secures interception in victory Thomas compiled five total tackles (four solo) and an interception in Sunday's 30-23 win against the Chargers.

Impact Thomas recorded at least five takedowns for the fourth straight game to open the regular season, but he made his mark on Sunday's contest with his paws. The linebacker jumped in front of quarterback Justin Herbert's first pass of the contest, securing his first interception of the season. Thomas has now registered 30 total tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also intercepting a pass over four contests this season.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

The Seattle Seahawks' run game gets going, despite Jadarian Price's absence

The Seattle Seahawks have been making do with what they’ve got after losing rookie running back Jadarian Price to an injury

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Linebackers Ernest Jones IV, Drake Thomas Lead Three Takeaway Effort For Seahawks Defense Seahawks linebackers Ernest Jones IV and Drake Thomas both had strong performances in the Seahawks’ Week 4 win over the Chargers.

OCTOBER 5 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Emanuel Wilson sparks Seahawks past Chargers 30-23, handing Los Angeles a fourth straight loss

Emanuel Wilson caught a touchdown pass and ran for another score and the Seattle Seahawks handed the Los Angeles Chargers a fourth straight loss to start the season with a 30-23 vi...

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

LISTEN: Drake Thomas Brings In Tipped Pass For INT Of Justin Herbert Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas tips Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Juston Herbert's pass and brings it in for an interception on...

OCTOBER 4 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Drake Thomas Brings In Tipped Pass For INT Of Justin Herbert Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas tips Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Juston Herbert's pass and brings it in for an interception on...

OCTOBER 4 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seattle heads back to Washington after routing the Commanders in prime time a season ago

If there was one night when it became clear that Washington’s 2025 season was going badly awry, it was when Seattle visited on a Sunday night in early November

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Drake Thomas: "We Picked Up Right Where We Left Off" Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas met with the media to discuss how the defense has picked up right where it left off, crediting the standard...

SEPTEMBER 23 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Drake Thomas Goes Untouched To Tackle Jeremiyah Love For Loss Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas gets in the backfield untouched to tackle Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love for a loss...

SEPTEMBER 20 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Notches sack in win Thomas made nine tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Wednesday night's 13-10 win over the Patriots.

Impact The inside linebacker trailed only Ernest Jones in tackles, who led both teams with 13 total. Thomas got to the quarterback in one of the most crucial moments, sacking Maye on 2nd and 17 with 2:16 left in the fourth quarter. The 26-year-old thrived alongside Jones, and the duo should be set for another dominant defensive season.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Drake Thomas: "This Organization Means A Lot To Me" Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas spoke on his journey from undrafted free agent to starter, his loyalty to the Seahawks organization, and hi...

AUGUST 13 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Top 25 Seattle Seahawks Going into 2026 NFL Season: #16 Drake Thomas There are many key players on the Seattle Seahawks’ Dark Side Defense. One of the most underrated positions on that defense is the off-ball...

JULY 17 • SI.COM

Seahawks Could Get More From Drake Thomas After Extension The Seattle Seahawks’ Dark Side Defense isn’t just a small group of stars that dominated opposing offenses, but a collection of impact playe...

JUNE 29 • SI.COM

Raiders can't let promising UDFA become another Drake Thomas situation The Las Vegas Raiders let former UDFA stud from NC State Drake Thomas leave the building, and they can't do the same with new NC State UDFA...

MAY 23 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

The NFL's best teams use Day 3 of the draft to build winning rosters

Winning Day 3 of the NFL draft is a building block for success in the league

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Seahawks Re-Sign Linebacker Drake Thomas The Seahawks re-signed linebacker Drake Thomas at the beginning of the new league year. Check out the top plays from Thomas' 2025 season.

MARCH 11 • SEAHAWKS.COM

PHOTOS: Drake Thomas Top Shots Of The 2025 Season The Seahawks re-signed linebacker Drake Thomas to a multi-year deal on March 11, 2026. Check out the top photos of Thomas from the Super Bow...

MARCH 11 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Rashid Shaheed returning to the Seahawks on a $51 million, 3-year deal, AP source says

Wide receiver Rashid Shaheed is returning to the Super Bowl champion Seahawks on a $51 million, three-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

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