Tavierre Thomas - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

2026 NFL Offseason: Who Joins Cowboys Among 5 Teams Ready to Make Postseason Leap?

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MARCH 24 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Offseason: Who Joins Cowboys Among 5 Teams Ready to Make Postseason Leap?

Vikings release defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave after last year's spending spree

The Minnesota Vikings have cleared salary cap space taken by their failed strategy for contending last season by releasing defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Returning to Minnesota Thomas is re-signing with the Vikings on a two-year, $4.6 million contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Thomas played all 17 regular-season games with Minnesota in 2025, operating as a versatile depth option at cornerback and a key special-teams contributor. The eight-year veteran projects to handle a similar role over the next two seasons.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots beat Vikings 20-12 as rookies Henderson and Chism each record another preseason TD

New England rookies TreVeyon Henderson and Efton Chism III each scored for the second straight preseason game as the Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 20-12

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Tavierre Thomas, Isaiah Rodgers, Javon Hargrave & Ryan Kelly in Minnesota View photos of CB Isaiah Rodgers, DB Tavierre Thomas, Javon Hargrave and DL Ryan Kelly meeting Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo...

MARCH 14, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Tavierre Thomas Signs His Contract With Vikings Hear from DB Tavierre Thomas after he signed his contract with the Vikings ahead of the 2025 season.

MARCH 14, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Commanders, Bears, Patriots among the biggest winners in NFL free agency so far

The NFL’s new year officially kicked off Wednesday, two days after teams began spending big money in free agency

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Inks deal with Minnesota The Vikings agreed to terms with Thomas on Wednesday.

Impact The 29-year-old appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Bucs last season and recorded 14 tackles (eight solo) as a key member of Tampa Bay's special-teams units. He logged 388 snaps in kick coverage and just 45 on defense. He'll fill a similar role with the Vikings.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Baker Mayfield and a young core give Buccaneers reason for optimism despite disappointing finish

Baker Mayfield had a career year and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers improved their win total, won a fourth straight division title and made an NFC-best fifth consecutive playoff appearan...

JANUARY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Tavierre Thomas Blocks the Younghoe Koo Field Goal Attempt | Bucs vs. Falcons Highlights DB Tavierre Thomas blocks a field goal against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Tavierre Thomas on Being A Ball Hawk | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cornerback Tavierre Thomas spoke to the media following Thursday's 2024 Training Camp practice. CB Thomas discussed bei...

AUGUST 8, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Tavierre Thomas Garners Attention for "Doing the Right Things" | Training Camp Takeaways Throughout camp, Tavierre Thomas has cross-trained at nickel and both safety spots, drawing praise with his turnover-savvy moves

AUGUST 8, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Cross-training at multiple spots Thomas is seeing reps at nickelback, strong safety and free safety early in training camp, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Thomas signed with the Buccaneers this offseason after spending the last three seasons with the Texans, and he arrives with extensive experience playing the slot and 22 career starts overall. Thomas has already recorded two interceptions in the first three days of camp, and head coach Todd Bowles is taking advantage of the seven-year veteran's versatility by having him cross-train at three positions in order to maximize his value to the secondary.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss time Thomas is "expected to miss a few weeks" after sustaining a hamstring injury in Sunday's 30-6 loss to the Jets, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Thomas saw his defensive snap count rise from Weeks 8 to 12 before reverting back to special teams duties the last two weeks. He has 51 tackles (30 solo) and two forced fumbles in nine game this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tavierre Thomas with a Tackle For Loss vs. Baltimore Ravens

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Texans Re-Sign DB Tavierre Thomas To One-year Deal The Houston Texans were able to retain one of their top defensive playmakers by re-signing Tavierre Thomas to a one-year deal in free agency...

MARCH 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Re-signs with Houston The Texans re-signed Thomas on a one-year, $3 million deal Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Thomas appeared in just 10 games last season, spending the first seven weeks on IR with a quadriceps injury. The veteran corner finished the season with 41 tackles (23 solo), one pass defensed and two forced fumbles. Thomas will likely find himself in a rotational role once again heading into the 2023 campaign.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Watson rusty in return but Browns get 27-14 win over Texans

Deshaun Watson struggled in a sloppy performance in his first game in 700 days, but a punt return for a touchdown by Donovan Peoples-Jones and two defensive TDs were plenty enough...

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Restored to active roster Thomas (quadriceps) was activated to the Texans' 53-man roster Thursday.

Impact Thomas spent the first seven weeks of the season on Houston's IR with a quadriceps injury before being designated to return to practice last Wednesday. Now, the second-year cornerback will be available to suit up for the first heading into Thursday's game against the Eagles. Thomas played 618 defensive snaps and collected 86 tackles, four passes defended and two interceptions over 17 games with the Texans last season, and he could play a prominent reserve role if Desmond King (knee) is held out against Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Source: Texans set to designate Tavierre Thomas for return from IR Follow along with TexansDaily.com for all the latest news, notes, and transactions on the Houston Texans

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Returns to practice Thomas (quadriceps) has been designated to return from injured reserve and is back at practice Wednesday.

Impact Thomas has returned to practice following the quadriceps injury he suffered in August, and the team will now have 21 days to either add him to the active roster or leave him on IR the rest of the season. The 26-year-old is expected to serve as an option at nickelback on defensive packages and operate as a special-teams ace when healthy.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans Lose Breakout Star DB Tavierre Thomas; Next Man Up? Texans breakout defensive back Tavierre Thomas is expected to miss a significant amount of time to begin the new season.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out indefinitely with pulled quad Thomas pulled his quadriceps and is out indefinitely, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact After solidifying himself as a special-teams ace early in his career, Thomas signed with the Texans last year and served as the team's nickelback, totaling a career-high 86 tackles and two interceptions. His absence will likely heat up competition in Houston's secondary, which features plenty of unproven talent.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tavierre Thomas Focused On Improvement, Not Texans Draft While the Houston Texans may take a cornerback high in the NFL Draft, Tavierre Thomas hopes to build on a promising season.

APRIL 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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