Fantasy Player Profile Daniel Thomas
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@CHI: #2 vs opposing DB - 25.35 FPA
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Makes 23 stops
Thomas recorded 23 tackles (10 solo) and one pass defended across 12 games with the Lions in 2025.
Analysis: Thomas has primarily been a contributor on special teams throughout his career, and that was the case again for much of 2025. However, he played a combined 78 defensive snaps across Detroit's final two games and accounted for 14 of his 23 stops in that span. Thomas will become a free agent this offseason and will likely sign a modest, short-term deal to serve as a special-teamer.
Published: Fri, Feb 6 at 5:57am by Rotowire.com
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Ready to play
Thomas (forearm) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Commanders.
Analysis: The safety was activated from IR on Saturday. Thomas has not played since going down with the forearm injury in Week 3. The sixth-year pro has played on 50 special-teams snaps and nine defensive snaps in 2025, recording two tackles (one solo).
Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Activated from IR
The Lions activated Thomas (forearm) from injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Thomas remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, but this move would suggest he's on track to play for the first time since going down with the forearm injury in Week 3. Thomas logged just nine defensive snaps across the first three games of the season but is a fixture on special teams for Detroit.
Published: Sat, Nov 8 at 5:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Not activated for Week 9
Thomas (forearm) was not activated from injured reserve and has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Analysis: With Thomas' 21-day practice window opened earlier this week, his status for Sunday's game was in question. The team reported on X that he will not play this week and will remain on injured reserve. The 2020 fifth-rounder is in the final stages of his recovery from a broken forearm sustained in late September, and he will now look to return to the active roster for Week 10.
Published: Sat, Nov 1 at 4:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Designated to return from IR
The Lions designated Thomas (forearm) to return from injured reserve Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News initially reported that Thomas would be designated to return from IR on Tuesday, but the Lions have opted to open the 2020 fifth-rounder's 21-day practice window a day earlier. Thomas is in the final stages of his recovery from a broken forearm that he sustained in late September, and his practice participation this week will determine whether he's activated off IR ahead of the Lions' NFC North tilt against the Vikings on Sunday.
Published: Mon, Oct 27 at 5:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to have practice window opened
The Lions plan on opening Thomas' (forearm) 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Thomas underwent surgery to repair a broken forearm that he sustained during the Lions' Week 3 win over the Ravens, which prompted his placement on injured reserve. The 2020 fifth-rounder has had five weeks to recover and will be cleared to practice once he is designated to return from IR by the Lions. That gives Thomas a chance to be activated from IR ahead of Detroit's Week 9 clash against Minnesota on Sunday. He mostly served in a special-teams role when healthy, though he could see an…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 27 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Underwent forearm surgery
Thomas underwent surgery on his broken forearm but could return from injured reserve when eligible in Week 9 versus Minnesota, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.
Analysis: Thomas suffered the injury on special teams in Week 3 against the Ravens. He'd previously been dealing with a broken hand on the same side. Thomas is a special-teams asset and reserve safety for the Lions.
Published: Tue, Oct 14 at 11:27am by Rotowire.com
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Moves to IR
Thomas (forearm) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: The 27-year-old safety didn't practice all week after sustaining a forearm injury in Detroit's Week 3 win over the Ravens, and he'll now be forced to miss at least the team's next four games. Thomas has played 59 total snaps (nine on defense, 50 on special teams) through three contests this season, recording two total tackles.
Published: Sat, Sep 27 at 2:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Unavailable for Week 4
Thomas (forearm) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Browns, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Thomas was absent from practice throughout the entire week as he nurses an apparent forearm injury. In his absence, Thomas Harper may be asked to operate in a larger role at reserve safety behind starters Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph versus Cleveland.
Published: Fri, Sep 26 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Full participant in practice
Thomas (hand) was a full participant in Detroit's practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Thomas has seemingly recovered from the hand injury he suffered during the first quarter of the team's Week 1 loss to the Packers. The 27-year-old should be good to go for Sunday's matchup versus the Bears, where he will likely serve as a backup safety behind Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch once again.
Published: Wed, Sep 10 at 5:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits game with hand injury
Thomas is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers due to a hand injury.
Analysis: Thomas may have picked up the injury during the Lions' first defensive drive in the first quarter. He'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury and whether he can return to Sunday's contest. Thomas entered Sunday's game as the only reserve safety on the active roster behind Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch.
Published: Sun, Sep 7 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready to play Sunday
Thomas (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears in London.
Analysis: Thomas has been cleared to play Sunday, despite missing the Jaguars' Week 5 win over the Colts and then being listed as questionable heading into the weekend after he was a limited participant in practices Wednesday through Friday. He should reprise his usual role as a backup safety and core special-teams contributor.
Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 5:14am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Week 6
Thomas (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Analysis: Thomas sustained a hamstring injury during Jaguars' practice last week that sidelined him for the team's Week 5 win over the Colts. However, he's got a chance to return in Week 6 after logging three consecutive limited practice sessions. If Thomas can't play through his hamstring injury Sunday, expect Darnell Savage to see increased work as the Jaguars' top reserve safety.
Published: Fri, Oct 11 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Not playing Sunday
Thomas (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Colts.
Analysis: Thomas was a late addition to the injury report, not showing up on it until Friday when he logged a limited practice. His absence will leave the Jaguars lighter on depth in the secondary for Week 5.
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 9:14am by Rotowire.com
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Returning to action Sunday
Thomas (Achilles) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's Week 2 clash with Cleveland.
Analysis: Thomas hurt his Achilles during training camp in mid-August and missed Jacksonville's season-opening loss to Miami. However, he practiced in full Friday following a pair of limited sessions to start the week and doesn't have an injury designation heading into the weekend. Thomas will likely work mostly on special teams Week 2 as he did last season.
Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 6:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Sunday
Thomas (Achilles) has been ruled for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Dolphins, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Thomas sustained an Achilles injury in mid-August, and while he was able to log three straight limited practices leading up to Week 1, he'll be held out for Sunday's contest. With fellow safeties Andrew Wingard (knee) and Tashaun Gipson (suspension) also out, Terrell Edmunds will serve as the primary backup behind starters Andre Cisco and Darnell Savage.
Published: Sat, Sep 7 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Could play Sunday
Thomas (Achilles) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Thomas' availability Sunday is now in jeopardy after logging a limited week of practice due to an Achilles injury. Jacksonville could be thin at safety in Week 1 if Thomas is unable to suit up, as the team is already without Tashaun Gipson (suspension) and Andrew Wingard (knee).
Published: Fri, Sep 6 at 2:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited Wednesday
Thomas (Achilles) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: The fifth-year safety out of Auburn has been dealing with this Achilles issue for the last three weeks, but it appears he could be nearing a full return to the field after Wednesday's limited practice session. Once Thomas is past his injury, he's expected to play behind Andre Cisco in Jacksonville's secondary.
Published: Wed, Sep 4 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Considered day-to-day
Coach Doug Pederson said Monday that Thomas is day-to-day with his heel injury, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Thomas has been sidelined with a heel issue for almost two weeks now, but it seems like he's now close to suiting back up. If he makes Jacksonville's final 53-man roster for 2024, it will probably be as a special-teams ace.
Published: Mon, Aug 26 at 6:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with heel injury
Thomas missed practice Thursday with a heel injury, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.
Analysis: Thomas is headed into his fifth season with the Jaguars after being taken in the fifth round of the 2020 Draft. He doesn't see much action on defense but has been a stalwart on special teams for Jacksonville.
Published: Thu, Aug 15 at 6:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Past forearm injury
Thomas (forearm) was spotted participating in Thursday's practice, Bob Self of the Florida Times-Union reports.
Analysis: Thomas missed the final two games of Jacksonville's 2023 campaign due to a forearm injury, but it now appears that he's moved past the issue. The Auburn product has played almost strictly on special teams over the past two years (480 of 526 total snaps on special teams), and he's expected to compete for a similar role ahead of the Jaguars' 2024 season.
Published: Thu, Jul 25 at 1:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Re-ups with Jags
Jacksonville and Thomas (forearm) agreed to terms Thursday on a contract extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Thomas' new contract is reportedly a two-year deal worth up to $6 million, per Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com. The fifth-year veteran is working his way from a season-ending forearm fracture, but that doesn't seem likely to significantly impact his offseason work. In addition to being a standout on special teams, Thomas is capable of contributing as a backup at safety.
Published: Thu, Mar 7 at 9:56am by Rotowire.com
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Officially goes to IR
Jacksonville placed Thomas (forearm) on its injured reserve list Tuesday.
Analysis: In a corresponding move, the Jaguars signed Matt Barkley to their active roster from the Giants' practice squad Tuesday. Thomas will technically become eligible to suit up again the week of the AFC Championship if Jacksonville's season isn't already over.
Published: Tue, Dec 26 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Breaks forearm
Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said that Thomas broke his left forearm in Sunday's 30-12 loss to the Buccaneers, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 25-year-old safety had been a standout special-teamer for the Jaguars this season, but it now seems as if he could miss substantial time with a broken left forearm. Thomas appeared in all 15 of Jacksonville's games before suffering this injury, playing 257 total snaps (243 on special teams) and recording eight total tackles.
Published: Tue, Dec 26 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
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Exits with forearm injury
Thomas (forearm) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Thomas has primarily served on special teams this season. He did not record a stat before leaving Sunday's contest.
Published: Sun, Dec 24 at 3:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Will play Week 10
Thomas (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Analysis: Thomas sustained the hamstring injury in Week 8 against the Steelers and took advantage of the bye week to get healthy. He will provide depth at safety behind Andre Cisco and Rayshawn Jenkins while contributing to special teams as well.
Published: Sun, Nov 12 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday vs. 49ers
Thomas (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus San Francisco.
Analysis: Thomas was limited at practice during the week after sustaining a hamstring injury in Week 8 at Pittsburgh before Jacksonville's bye in Week 9. If he's not able to return for Week 10, the Jaguars will need to try to find a way to replace his production on special teams.
Published: Fri, Nov 10 at 3:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits game with hamstring injury
Thomas (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas has contributed solely on special teams this season. With the game down to the two-minute warning, he's unlikely to return to the field.
Published: Sun, Oct 29 at 1:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands on injured reserve
Thomas (arm) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: Coach Doug Marrone said the arm injury will cause the 22-year-old to miss "considerable time," so a move to IR isn't surprising. Andrew Wingard is poised to take over starting duties at strong safety since previous starter Josh Jones (chest) is also on IR. Thomas will be eligible to return Dec. 20 at Baltimore, though it's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined.
Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 4:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to miss multiple games
Coach Doug Marrone said Monday that Thomas (arm) will miss "considerable time," John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
Analysis: Marrone handed Thomas, Josh Allen (knee) and D.J. Hayden (knee) the same timeline to return, which wasn't definitive but hints at a multi-game absence for each player. Thomas started his second game of the year in Sunday's loss to the Steelers because Josh Jones (chest) is on IR, and it appears the Jaguars will deploy their third starting strong safety in four games Week 12. Andrew Wingard is the top candidate to take Thomas' place.
Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 12:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Sustains arm injury
Thomas exited Sunday's game against the Steelers with an arm injury.
Analysis: Thomas had a pair of pass breakups before exiting the contest. The rookie fifth-round pick was questionable to return after the injury was announced coming out of halftime.
Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | CHI, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 3 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 4 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @PHI, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 12 | NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 14 | DAL, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| 15 | @LAR, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 16 | PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 17 | @MIN, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 5.00 |
| 18 | @CHI, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 4.50 |
- Dan Campbell: Terrion Arnold back, Daniel Thomas and Malcolm Rodriguez expected to practiceMon, Oct 27 at 6:03pm
Lions head coach Dan Campbell announces that the team will be in pads for Tuesday’s practice. Cornerback Terrion Arnold will participate, and the team expects to start the practice clocks for safety Daniel Thomas and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez.
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Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Gregory Junior forces a fumble by Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle as safety Daniel Thomas recovers.
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Up Next- Dan Campbell: Terrion Arnold back, Daniel Thomas and Malcolm Rodriguez expected to practiceMon, Oct 27 at 6:03pm
Lions head coach Dan Campbell announces that the team will be in pads for Tuesday’s practice. Cornerback Terrion Arnold will participate, and the team expects to start the practice clocks for safety Daniel Thomas and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez.
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