JORDAN THOMAS NEWS

Cut loose by Atlanta The Falcons waived Thomas on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Thomas hasn't seen NFL action since 2020 with the Cardinals and Patriots, and after spending all of 2023 on the Panthers' practice squad, he signed with the Falcons on Aug. 1. He caught his lone pass for six yards in Atlanta's preseason opener against Miami on Aug. 9, but didn't do much else beyond that. The 2018 sixth-round pick will now look to catch on with another team.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Atlanta Atlanta signed Thomas to a contract Thursday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Thomas spent the 2023 season with the Browns' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. The 2018 sixth-round pick last played in 2020 with the Cardinals and Patriots, when he appeared in six regular-season games between the two teams.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

2026 four-star ATH Jordan Thomas impressed with initial conversation with Florida The Gators extended an offer earlier this week

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Scouting report on top-100 prospect, Georgia commit Jordan Thomas Scouting Jordan Thomas, a defensive lineman committed to Georgia.

JULY 12, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Georgia earns commitment from four-star DL Jordan Thomas Jordan Thomas, a four-star defensive lineman in the Class of 2024, committed to two-time defending national champion Georgia on Tuesday. Tho...

JUNE 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Georgia adds 4-star DL Jordan Thomas to 2024 class Thomas, listed at 6-foot-5 and 296 pounds, is a four-star prospect ranked No. 96 overall in the 2024 class, per the 247Sports Composite.

JUNE 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Former XFLer Jordan Thomas dives into defense The former tight end is adjusting to a new role, at a position he hadn't played since his first year of high school.

MAY 31, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM

New Browns assistant D-line coach Jordan Thomas hasn't looked back since returning to football Thomas progressed his way to the NFL quickly and is ready to jump into coaching the Browns’ defensive line

MARCH 23, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Signs future contract The Lions signed Thomas to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact Thomas was waived off IR by the Colts with an injury settlement and didn't appear in a game during the 2021 campaign. He's appeared in just 11 contests for three different teams (Houston, Arizona, New England) since recording 20 receptions for 215 yards and four touchdowns across 16 appearances during his rookie season in 2018.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Waived with injury designation The Colts waived Thomas (undisclosed) with an injury designation Tuesday.

Impact The extent of Thomas' injury is unknown, but he will revert to the Colts' injured reserve if he clears waivers. He has spent time with the Patriots, Texans and Cardinals during his first three years in the league.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Pats Thomas was removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday and subsequently waived, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thomas was claimed off Waivers from the Cardinals earlier this season in an attempt to address a plethora of injuries at the tight end position. He was a consistent game-day inactive in recent weeks, so this move is relatively unsurprising.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to COVID-19 list Thomas was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact This provides an explanation for why Thomas was ruled out for Monday's game against the Bills. If he clears the necessary protocols, Thomas could return to the field for the season finale against the Jets.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Week 16 Thomas (not injury related) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Bills, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

Impact It's unclear exactly why Thomas won't play in the Week 16 divisional bout. The third-year tight end is often a healthy scratch, so it's possible that he's simply not in the game plan this week.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Thursday Thomas (healthy scratch) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Rams, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Impact Even with Ryan Izzo (neck) having been placed on IR, Thomas won't factor into New England's gameplan against the Rams. Instead, the Patriots will roll with rookie tight ends Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited use in debut with Patriots Thomas was on the field for seven snaps on offense in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Texans.

Impact Thomas didn't catch his only target in his debut with the Patriots, but going forward the 6-foot-5, 277-pounder has the size and skill to emerge as a factor in the team's passing attack. Fantasy relevance for the 2018 sixth-rounder is another story, however, as tight ends haven't been a big part of New England's attack this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Week 10 Thomas (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Ravens, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

Impact Claimed off waivers from the Cardinals on Monday, Thomas cleared COVID-19 protocols Saturday and technically was in consideration for a spot on the game-day roster. However, with no practice reps with the Pats to date, the team will keep him on the sideline Sunday, leaving Ryan Izzo as New England's only available tight end.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Sunday's contest Thomas has cleared the COVID-19 protocols and moved to the Patriots' 53-man roster, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Patriots on Monday, and he's immediately eligible to play against the Ravens on Sunday night. The team sorely needs depth at tight end, as the only other healthy tight end is Ryan Izzo, who is questionable with a hamstring injury.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by New England The Patriots have claimed Thomas on waivers from the Cardinals, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With the Patriots playing Monday night against the Jets, the move will become official Tuesday, but Thomas will bolster the team's depth at tight end down the road. With Devin Asiasi on IR and Dalton Keene out this week, Ryan Izzo is currently the team's top healthy option at the position.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shown door in Arizona The Cardinals waived Thomas on Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Cardinals brought Thomas in after Maxx Williams suffered an ankle injury in the season opener and was subsequently put on IR. Williams is returning this week, so they cut Thomas, who caught just one pass -- a three-yard touchdown -- over four games.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Records first score since 2018 Thomas had a three-yard touchdown during Sunday's 31-21 defeat in Carolina.

Impact Thomas took full advantage of his only snap on offense, kicking off the Cardinals' scoring in the middle of the second quarter. As merely the third tight end behind Dan Arnold and Darrell Daniels as long as Maxx Williams (ankle) is sidelined, Thomas has just two offensive snaps to his name in three appearances, so it's difficult to project any sort of value for the 24-year-old.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hops to active roster The Cardinals promoted Thomas to the active roster Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Thomas played for the Cardinals in Week 2 before reverting to the practice squad, but he signed with the active roster now that Maxx Williams (ankle) is on injured reserve. Williams will be out at least three weeks, so expect Thomas to operate in a run-blocking role during that time.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to secure roster spot Thomas was waived by the Texans on Saturday, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact Head coach Bill O'Brien praised Thomas for his playmaking ability early in training camp, bu the ultimately couldn't beat out 2019 third-round pick Kahale Warring for the No. 3 TE role. Thomas showed some potential during his rookie season in 2018, recording 20 receptions for 215 yards and four scores, so he may seek a depth role elsewhere.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Receives praise from coach Head coach Bill O'Brien said Thomas has looked good in training camp, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. "[Thomas] came back in great shape. He's really lost a lot of w...

Impact Thomas entered training camp on the bubble because Darren Fells and Jordan Akins are locks after combining for 70-759-9 last year and Kahale Warring -- a 2019 third-round pick -- will get his first real opportunity after spending last year on IR with a concussion. It's a positive sign that Thomas is already drawing praise from O'Brien, and it appears there's a good chance he makes the final roster.

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE