Ian Thomas - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Catches all 13 targets in 2025 Thomas finished the 2025 season with 13 receptions for 114 yards on 13 targets over 15 games.

Impact After spending seven seasons in Carolina, Thomas produced a first down on five of his 13 catches with the Raiders while providing depth and blocking reps behind fellow tight ends Brock Bowers (knee) and Michael Mayer. Thomas, who turns 30 years old in June, will be an unrestricted free agent again this offseason.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Overcomes calf issue Thomas (calf) logged a full practice Wednesday.

Impact Thomas was sidelined for the Raiders' Week 15 game against the Eagles. After logging a full session, he should be ready to return Sunday against the Texans. While Thomas has logged around a 50 percent offensive snap rate in his last few healthy games, he has not reached 40 receiving yards in a game this season and has surpassed 20 yards only once.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Philadelphia Thomas (calf) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Thomas suffered a calf injury during the Raiders' Week 14 loss to the Broncos. He was tagged as questionable for Week 15 after logging a full practice Friday, but he will be sidelined for Sunday's game after going through pregame warmups. With Thomas not playing, Carter Runyon will step up as the Raiders' TE3 behind Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Sunday Thomas (calf) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.

Impact Thomas continued to trend in a positive direction with full participation in practice Friday after opening the week as a non-participant with a calf injury sustained in Week 14. The 29-year-old's progression is a good sign for his availability Sunday against the Eagles. If Thomas is unable to play, Carter Runyon will act as the No. 3 tight end behind Brock Bowers and Micheal Mayer.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited with calf Thomas (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Thomas' upgrade to limited participation Thursday is a good sign for his chances of suiting up for Sunday's game against the Eagles. After exiting the second half of last week's loss to the Broncos, the tight end has one more opportunity to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's contest. If the 29-year-old is unable to play, Carter Runyon will take over as the No. 3 tight end behind Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Thomas (calf) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Thomas suffered a calf injury during the second half of this past Sunday's loss to the Broncos and did not return. His practice participation over the next two days will shed light on his status heading into this Sunday's game against the Eagles.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return vs. Broncos Thomas (calf) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup versus Denver.

Impact Thomas is done for the day after exiting the game in the second half. With Michael Mayer out with an ankle injury, Brock Bowers and Carter Runyon are now the only healthy tight ends available for the Raiders.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches season high in receptions Thomas caught all four of his targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Browns.

Impact Thomas assumed the TE2 role behind Brock Bowers after Michael Mayer exited the contest early due to an ankle injury, and Thomas took advantage of the opportunity with a season-high four receptions. Given the Raiders' affinity for 12 personnel, Thomas could be in line for a similar workload against the Chargers in Week 13 if Mayer remains sidelined.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rips off longest gain of season Thomas was on the field for 17 of the Raiders' 60 snaps on offense and recorded a 20-yard reception on his lone target in Monday's 33-16 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Thomas' 20-yard catch and run in the first quarter represented his longest gain of the season and Las Vegas' second-longest play of the night. The 29-year-old has suited up in all 10 of the Raiders' games this season, but he remains the clear No. 3 tight end on the depth chart behind Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches one reception in win Thomas caught his lone target for four yards in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Titans.

Impact Thomas logged just 18 offensive snaps with fellow tight end Michael Mayer returning from a concussion to post a 5-50-1 receiving line on seven targets. Meanwhile, Brock Bowers (knee) is unlikely to return until after the Raiders' Week 8 bye, so Thomas should fill a similar TE2 role behind Mayer at Kansas City in Week 7.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records three catches Thomas caught all three of his targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 40-6 loss to the Colts.

Impact Thomas three receptions were his first of the season after failing to earn a single target in the first four games of the season. With both Brock Bowers (knee) and Michael Mayer (concussion) sidelined, the veteran led all Raiders' tight ends in snaps. Thomas played 38 of the Raiders' 68 offensive snaps, ahead of both Albert Okwuegbunam (31) and Carter Runyon (6). Even if Bowers and Mayer continue to be sidelined, the 29-year-old Thomas should be ignored for fantasy purposes based on his limited potential as a pass catcher. The Raiders will host the Titans in Week 6.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders' Bowers questionable for Colts game, but Mayer might return

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is questionable for Sunday's game at Indianapolis due to a knee injury

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Kolton Miller, Kyu Blu Kelly and Ian Thomas Scrums | Week 4 vs. Bears Tackle Kolton Miller, CB Kyu Blu Kelly and TE Ian Thomas address the media in the locker room.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders young players are slowly creeping up on veteran (and he may lose his spot) Young Las Vegas Raiders tight ends like Carter Runyon, Qadir Ismail and Albert Okwuegbunam could challenge veteran Ian Thomas for a roster s...

AUGUST 18, 2025 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Ian Thomas: 'I'm just here to work' Tight end Ian Thomas on being a Raider, Head Coach Pete Carroll, Brock Bowers and more.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Lands in Las Vegas The Raiders signed Thomas (calf) to a contract Tuesday.

Impact Thomas spent the last seven seasons -- his entire NFL career -- in Carolina, and he now bolsters a Raiders tight end corps led by 2024 rookie phenom Brock Bowers and trade candidate Michael Mayer. Thomas is capable of contributing in a depth role as both a blocker and pass catcher, so his presence could make it easier for the team to potentially move on from Mayer. He appeared in five games (two starts) with the Panthers in 2024 before landing on IR with a calf injury, but Thomas figures to be ready to go for the start of offseason activities with his new squad.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to IR Carolina placed Thomas (calf) on its injured reserve list Monday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Thomas was forced out of Carolina's last game before its bye early by a calf injury, and now he'll have to sit out for at least the next four contests as he recovers. In the meantime, Feleipe Franks could see an uptick in offensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf issue Thomas is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 10 game against the Giants due to a calf injury, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thomas was hurt in the first half and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. If he's unable to get back into the game, it would further thin a Panthers tight-end corps that is already without Tommy Tremble (back).

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as No. 2 TE Thomas caught both of his targets for four yards in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Commanders.

Impact Thomas was out-produced by Ja'Tavion Sanders (six catches for 61 yards) for the second consecutive week since returning from injury, suggesting that Sanders has already taken over the Panthers' No. 1 tight end role. With Tommy Tremble (back) returning from injury as soon as next week, Thomas could be further relegated to Carolina's third-string tight end.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as No. 2 TE Thomas caught both of his targets for four yards in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Commanders.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Thomas (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Commanders, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thomas didn't get much playing time the past two weeks with Tommy Tremble in concussion protocol, and it seems Tremble may soon get clearance after practicing without restrictions Thursday and Friday. Rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders is the most interesting Carolina tight end for fantasy purposes, and it remains to be seen what his workload looks like if Tremble and Thomas are simultaneously available for the first time this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Thomas (hip) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact Thomas was added to the injury report after not being listed Wednesday. He previously spent Weeks 1-5 on injured reserve with a calf strain, and he played just 34 percent of snaps on offense upon returning for a 38-20 loss to the Falcons this past Sunday. Rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders has been getting most of Carolina's TE snaps and rates of late, but that could change with Tommy Tremble returning to full practice Thursday and seemingly on track to clear concussion protocol soon.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Thomas: 'It was good to be back around my teammates' Watch the Panthers tight end speak to the media in Week 7.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

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