Hollis Thomas

Total tackles:	512
Sacks:	20.0
Forced fumbles:	8
Fumble recoveries:	8

Hollis Thomas
No. 78, 99, 75
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	January 10, 1974 (age 50); Abilene, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	340 lb (154 kg)
Career information
High school:	Sumner (St. Louis, Missouri)
College:	Northern Illinois
Undrafted:	1996
Career history
As a player:
	Philadelphia Eagles (1996–2005); New Orleans Saints (2006–2008); Carolina Panthers (2009); Omaha Nighthawks (2010)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
	Philadelphia Soul (2013); Defensive line coach;
Career highlights and awards
	Football News All-Rookie Team (1996); First-team All-Big West (1995);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	512
Sacks:	20.0
Forced fumbles:	8
Fumble recoveries:	8
	Player stats at PFR

Last updated May 29, 2024

Hollis Thomas, Jr. (born January 10, 1974) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Northern Illinois.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

In 1996, Thomas signed a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent. He was a major part of the Eagles defense during his 10-year career in Philadelphia.

New Orleans Saints

Right after Thomas was cut by the Philadelphia Eagles, the Saints claimed him from the waivers. When healthy, Thomas was considered an important part of the Saints' defense, especially against running plays, and he was seen as playing a key role in the Saints' successful 2006 season, when they reached the NFC championship game for the first time in their history.^[1]

On December 5, 2006, Thomas was suspended for four games by the NFL for violating the league's steroids policy. In Thomas' appeal, New Orleans team doctor John Amos said that Thomas' asthma medicine contained two steroids, creating a false positive but Thomas lost the appeal.

Thomas tore his right triceps on August 14, 2008, in a pass-rushing drill against a Houston Texans offensive lineman. He was later released on September 11 with an injury settlement. The Saints re-signed him on November 3.

On April 29, 2009, it was reported that the Saints had released Thomas.^[1]

St. Louis Rams

On July 29, 2009, the St. Louis Rams signed Thomas. He was given a 1-year deal for an undisclosed amount.

Carolina Panthers

Thomas was signed by the Carolina Panthers on October 1, 2009, after the team waived defensive tackle Ra'Shon Harris. In a game against the Buffalo Bills on October 25, 2009, Thomas tackled Bills running back Fred Jackson in the end-zone for a safety.

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References

1 2 Mike Triplett, "New Orleans Saints release defensive tackle Hollis Thomas" Archived 2009-05-02 at the Wayback Machine , New Orleans Times-Picayune , April 29, 2009.

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[Triplett-1] 1 2 Mike Triplett, "New Orleans Saints release defensive tackle Hollis Thomas" Archived 2009-05-02 at the Wayback Machine , New Orleans Times-Picayune , April 29, 2009.

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