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Earl Thomas III

Earl Thomas III

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Earl Thomas eyeing NFL return

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that seven-time Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas wants to resume his NFL career after sitting out the past two seasons.

Fantasy Impact

Thomas has a Hall of Fame resume with an impressive list of accolades during his NFL career that includes seven Pro Bowls, three First Team All-Pro’s, and he was named to the NFL 2010’s All-Decade Team. During his last full NFL season in 2019 he produced 49 tackles, 2 sacks, and 2 interceptions for the Baltimore Ravens. Thomas was on the Ravens roster ahead of the 2020 season, but he was released from the team in training camp after punching a teammate in practice. The other Safety named to the NFL 2010’s All-Decade Team, Eric Weddle, made a similar return to the playing field last season where he helped the Los Angeles Rams during their championship run. Thomas will have to prove that he still has something left in the tank, but it wouldn’t be surprising for a team in need of secondary help to give him an opportunity in 2022.

Sam Ryner2 years ago
Earl Thomas will not be signing with the Houston Texans

Free agent S Earl Thomas will not be signing a contract with the Houston Texans.

Fantasy Impact

Thomas visited with the Texans on Monday, but it appears that both sides couldn't agree to terms. Thomas is a Texas native and 3x first-team All-Pro. Going back home seemed like a good fit and would have given Texans fans something to root for after a woeful start to the season, but it wasn't in the cards. The Texans D/ST is nothing more than a bye week streamer.

Earl Thomas likely to sign with the Texans this week

Earl Thomas, who is visiting with the Texans after being released by the Ravens on August 23rd, is likely to sign with the Texans this week. Thomas would need to pass COVID-19 testing protocols before he can sign. This situation is developing quickly. Look for more updates before the Texans' game this week.

Fantasy Impact

Thomas would be an immediate improvement for a Texans defense that ranks dead last in rushing yards allowed per game and fourth to last in points allowed per game. The Texans rank third in total passing yards allowed per game but only because teams would rather run against them than pass. Thomas played 942 snaps for the Ravens last season and ranked fifth with 0.17 yards allowed per coverage snap. Even with Thomas, owners can fade the Texans defense in standard redraft leagues for now.

Earl Thomas to workout for the Texans

Earl Thomas is visiting with the Texans on Monday. It is his first visit since being cut by the Ravens on August 23rd for conduct detrimental to the team.

Fantasy Impact

Thomas would be an immediate improvement for a Texans defense that ranks dead last in rushing yards allowed per game and fourth to last in points allowed per game. The Texans rank third in total passing yards allowed per game but only because teams would rather run against them than pass. Thomas played 942 snaps for the Ravens last season and ranked fifth with 0.17 yards allowed per coverage snap. Even with Thomas, owners can fade the Texans defense in standard redraft leagues for now.

Earl Thomas: Jerry Jones says Cowboys aren't out of sweepstakes

During an interview on Tuesday morning, Jerry Jones said the Cowboys aren't out of the Earl Thomas sweepstakes.

Fantasy Impact

Jones said that the Cowboys haven't visited with Thomas but added that doing so would probably be the next step. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported this morning that Dallas wouldn't be signing Thomas, but Jones' words don't match his report. Other teams will likely jump into the "sweepstakes" in the coming weeks.