Robert Thomas (defensive lineman)

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Robert Thomas
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Thomas with the New York Giants in 2017
No. 96, 99, 97
Position: Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1991-02-18) February 18, 1991 (age 33)
Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:316 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school: Muskogee
(Muskogee, Oklahoma)
College: Arkansas
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:22
Sacks:1.0
Player stats at PFR

Robert Thomas (born February 18, 1991) is a former American football nose tackle. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played college football for the University of Arkansas.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄4 in
(1.86 m)		327 lb
(148 kg)		33+7⁄8 in
(0.86 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		5.31 s1.84 s3.10 s5.07 s8.05 s25.5 in
(0.65 m)		8 ft 0 in
(2.44 m)		37 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [1] [2]

Washington Redskins

Thomas was signed by the Washington Redskins on May 10, 2014, as an undrafted free agent. [3] He was waived on August 30 for final roster cuts, but signed to the practice squad the following day. [4] He was promoted to the active roster on September 25. [5] Two days later, the Redskins waived him. [6] The Redskins re-signed Thomas to their practice squad on September 30. [7] He signed a futures contract on December 29. [8]

On September 5, 2015, Thomas was waived for final roster cuts before the start of the regular season. [9]

Seattle Seahawks

Thomas was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad on September 7, 2015. [10] He was waived on November 11. [11]

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots signed Thomas to their practice squad on November 12, 2015. [12]

Miami Dolphins

On December 1, 2015, the Miami Dolphins signed Thomas off the Patriots' practice squad. [13] He was placed on the team's injured reserve on December 8. [14]

On April 28, 2016, Thomas was waived. [15]

Carolina Panthers

On April 29, 2016, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. [16] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts. [17]

New York Giants

On September 4, 2016, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Giants. [18] On October 16, he made his Giants debut against the Baltimore Ravens. [19] On November 14, Thomas recorded his first career sack against the Cincinnati Bengals. [20]

On February 14, 2017, Thomas signed a one-year contract with the Giants. [21]

On September 1, 2018, Thomas was released by the Giants. [22]

Buffalo Bills

On September 3, 2018, Thomas was signed to the Buffalo Bills' practice squad. [23] He was promoted to the active roster on September 15, 2018. [24] He was waived on October 3, 2018 and was re-signed back to the practice squad. [25] [26] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bills on December 31, 2018. [27]

On August 10, 2019, Thomas was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. [28] He was released on August 20.

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