Robert Thomas (born February 18, 1991) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2014. He played

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for the

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Professional career

Washington Redskins

Thomas was signed by the

on May 10, 2014, as an

. He was waived on August 30 for final roster cuts, but signed to the

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the following day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 25. Two days later, the Redskins waived him. The Redskins re-signed Thomas to their practice squad on September 30. He signed a

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on December 29. On September 5, 2015, Thomas was waived for final roster cuts before the start of the regular season.

Seattle Seahawks

Thomas was signed to the

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' practice squad on September 7, 2015. He was waived on November 11.

New England Patriots

The

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signed Thomas to their practice squad on November 12, 2015.

Miami Dolphins

On December 1, 2015, the

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signed Thomas off the Patriots'

. He was placed on the team's injured reserve on December 8. On April 28, 2016, Thomas was waived.

Carolina Panthers

On April 29, 2016, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the

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. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts.

New York Giants

On September 4, 2016, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Giants. On October 16, he made his Giants debut against the

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. On November 14, Thomas recorded his first career sack against the

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. On February 14, 2017, Thomas signed a one-year contract with the Giants. On September 1, 2018, Thomas was released by the Giants.

Buffalo Bills

On September 3, 2018, Thomas was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 15, 2018. He was waived on October 3, 2018 and was re-signed back to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bills on December 31, 2018. On August 10, 2019, Thomas was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. He was released on August 20.

References

External links

Arkansas Razorbacks bioWashington Redskins bioSeattle Seahawks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Thomas, Robert 1991 births Living people African-American players of American football Players of American football from Oklahoma Sportspeople from Muskogee, Oklahoma American football defensive tackles Arkansas Razorbacks football players Washington Redskins players Seattle Seahawks players New England Patriots players Miami Dolphins players Carolina Panthers players New York Giants players Buffalo Bills players 21st-century African-American sportspeople