Stantley Thomas-Oliver - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Let go by Detroit The Lions released Thomas-Oliver on Sunday.

Impact Thomas-Oliver's tenure with Detroit has come to an end after having re-signed with the team in January. He appeared in one regular-season game with the Lions last season but failed to record any stats while playing exclusively on special teams.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to practice Thomas-Oliver (undisclosed) passed his physical Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Thomas-Oliver was placed on the active/non-football injury list July 17, but he's now been cleared to return to practice. That's important for the Florida International product, as he's on the roster bubble and will likely need to impress to nab a spot on the team.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on active/NFI list Thomas-Oliver (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Lions on Thursday.

Impact Despite the designation, Thomas-Oliver remains eligible to practice and play in the Lions' first preseason game. The cornerback appeared in one regular-season game and in the Lions' only playoff game in 2024, playing on 21 special-teams snaps and one defensive snap. He enters 2025 fighting for a spot.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Works out in Indianapolis The Colts worked out Thomas-Oliver (undisclosed) on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Thomas-Oliver was cut by the Giants with a non-football injury designation in late July, but following his workout with the Colts, it appears he's moved past his undisclosed issue. The Florida International product's most recent in-game action came with the Panthers in 2022, when he appeared in three games and recorded three total tackles on 46 special-teams snaps.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Big Blue The Giants released Thomas-Oliver (undisclosed) with a non-football injury designation Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Thomas-Oliver was placed on the active/non-football injury list to start training camp with an unspecified injury. The move made room on the roster for the Giants' waiver claim of corner Mario Goodrich. Thomas-Oliver last played in 2022 with the Panthers, when he registered three tackles across three regular-season games.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on NFI list The Giants placed Thomas-Oliver (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday.

Impact Thomas-Oliver, who signed a reserve/future contract with New York in January, will now be sidelined for the start of training camp. The 2020 seventh-round pick will compete for a roster spot when he's healthy, but Thomas-Oliver has not appeared in a game since logging three tackles (three solo) for the Panthers back in 2022.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Giants' practice squad The Giants worked out Thomas-Oliver and signed him to their practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Thomas-Oliver reached an injury settlement with the Panthers on Sept. 23 while dealing with a hamstring issue and was let go from their practice unit. He's seemingly over the injury and was able to have a good enough workout with the Giants to catch on to their taxi squad.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to IR Carolina placed Thomas-Oliver (thigh) on injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Thomas-Oliver was previously ruled out for Week 6, marking his third straight absence due to a thigh injury. However, after being placed on IR, he'll now be forced to miss at least four additional games. The 2020 seventh-round pick has played exclusively on special teams this year, so his extended absence shouldn't impact Carolina's defense.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers Place CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver III on Injured Reserve Carolina loses a key special teams player.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out for Week 6 Thomas-Oliver (Achilles) has will not play in Sunday's Week 6 contest versus the Rams, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Thomas-Oliver will miss a third straight game as he nurses a sore Achilles. In his absence, Keith Taylor could see an increased workload.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against 49ers Thomas-Oliver (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against San Francisco.

Impact Thomas-Oliver was unable to practice this week, and he'll be held off the field for a second consecutive matchup. His next chance to return will be Oct. 16 against the Rams.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Sunday Thomas-Oliver (Achilles) is inactive Sunday against the Cardinals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Thomas-Oliver was able to play through the injury in Week 3, but he'll fail to do so in Week 4. He'll try to return in Week 5 against the 49ers.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 4 Thomas-Oliver (Achilles) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Thomas-Oliver played through an Achilles injury during last week's game against the Saints but was limited in each of Carolina's three practice sessions this week. Even if he's available for Week 4, he's unlikely to play a significant role in the Panthers' secondary.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Thomas-Oliver (Achilles) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Thomas-Oliver didn't practice Friday after being limited Thursday, but he'll still be available for Week 3. The 2020 seventh-round pick has played exclusively on special teams through the first two weeks of the season and figures to garner a similar role against New Orleans.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Friday Thomas-Oliver (Achilles) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 3 versus New Orleans.

Impact Thomas-Oliver logged a limited practice Thursday, but he now appears to be trending in the wrong direction ahead of Carolina's date with the Saints on Sunday. Donte Jackson (hamstring), in contrast, practiced in full Friday, so he and Jaycee Horn will likely be the Panthers' top corners in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers on the Roster Bubble: CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver Can the former FIU product hold onto a roster spot with the Panthers?

JULY 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returns to active roster The Panthers activated Thomas-Oliver (toe) from injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Thomas-Oliver returned to practice Wednesday and will be available for Sunday's game against the Bills. The backup cornerback - who has registered nine defensive snaps this season - has missed the Panthers' last six games while sitting out with a toe injury and should reprise his role as a key contributor on special teams (149 snaps over eight games) now that he is healthy.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice field The Panthers have designated Thomas-Oliver (toe) for return from IR, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Thomas-Oliver participated in Wednesday's practice, so it appears that he's made significant progress in his recovery from a toe injury. The second-year pro, who has only handled nine defensive snaps this season, could be added to the active roster in time for Sunday's game against the Bills.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to injured reserve Thomas-Oliver (toe) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Thomas-Oliver has already missed two games with the injury but had put in two full practices to start the week before being downgraded to limited Friday. The move makes room for guard John Miller's return to the roster.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Full go at practice Wednesday Thomas-Oliver (toe) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thomas-Oliver missed two consecutive games due to a toe injury, but it appears he is healthy and ready to return to action in Week 11. The second-year cornerback has appeared in eight games for the Panthers this season, but the majority of his snaps have come on special teams.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out second straight game Thomas-Oliver (toe) won't play in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thomas-Oliver will miss a second consecutive game due to this injury. Once healthy, he'll likely resume his role as a special teams contributor with limited playing time on defense.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 9 Thomas-Oliver (toe) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

Impact Thomas-Oliver didn't practice Thursday or Friday, so it's not a surprise to see him inactive for Sunday's contest. The 2020 seventh-round pick has registered only nine defensive snaps all season, so his absence shouldn't affect the Panthers' defensive rotations.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Thomas-Oliver (toe) is listed as questionable for the Panthers' Week 9 contest against the Patriots.

Impact Thomas-Oliver was a limited participant in practice Wednesday but was then unable to practice in any capacity Thursday or Friday. The fact that the cornerback went from a limited participant to a non-participant in practice is not a good sign. The 2020 seventh-round pick could still end up as a healthy scratch even if he is able to suit up.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full health Thomas-Oliver (hamstring) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Thomas-Oliver missed Sunday's loss to the Raiders due to a hamstring injury, but it looks as though he's already managed a full recovery. Of course, even if he's available, the rookie seventh-round pick could end up a healthy scratch versus Tampa Bay in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 1 Thomas-Oliver (hamstring) is inactive for the team's Week 1 contest against the Raiders, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Thomas-Oliver was a seventh round selection in the 2020 draft. He was expected to serve a depth role in the secondary if active, but he'll have to wait until at least Week 2 for his NFL debut.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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