Michael Thomas (defensive back) facts for kids
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Thomas with the Giants in 2018
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | March 17, 1990 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Nimitz (Houston, Texas) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Stanford | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||||||||
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Michael Thomas, born on March 17, 1990, is an American professional football player. He plays as a safety. He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal. After college, he joined the San Francisco 49ers in 2012. He is currently a free agent, meaning he is not signed with any team.
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Michael Thomas's Football Journey
Michael Thomas started his professional football career in 2012. He has played for several teams throughout his time in the NFL.
Starting with the San Francisco 49ers
Thomas first signed with the San Francisco 49ers on May 4, 2012. He spent his first year on the team's practice squad. This is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster. In 2013, he continued with the 49ers' practice squad.
Playing for the Miami Dolphins
On December 10, 2013, the Miami Dolphins signed Thomas. He made his first professional game appearance soon after. In one exciting game, he made an interception against New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. This play helped the Dolphins win the game. He played in two more games that season.
In 2014, Thomas played in eight games for the Dolphins. He started two of those games. Unfortunately, he got a serious injury in Week 9 and missed the rest of the season. He finished that year with eighteen tackles.
Thomas became a regular starter for the Dolphins in 2015. He started 13 games as a free safety. He had a great game on December 20, 2015, making 11 tackles. He ended the season with 85 tackles.
In 2016, Thomas continued to play well. He recorded his first career sack and forced a fumble against the Patriots. He also recovered a fumble against the Baltimore Ravens. Thomas played in all 16 games that season. He helped the Dolphins reach the playoffs for the first time since 2008. In his first playoff game, he made an interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Thomas signed a new contract with the Dolphins in 2017. He played in 13 games that year. He had a knee injury in Week 13 and was placed on injured reserve.
Time with the New York Giants
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On March 26, 2018, Thomas joined the New York Giants. He had one of his best years with the Giants. He made 59 tackles and two interceptions. He also made 16 tackles on special teams. Special teams are units that play during kickoffs and punts.
Because of his excellent performance, Thomas was chosen for the 2019 Pro Bowl. This is an all-star game for the best players in the NFL. He was picked as a special teams player.
Joining the Houston Texans
On April 28, 2020, Thomas signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans. In Week 10, he suffered another injury. He tore a muscle in his chest, which ended his season.
Playing for the Cincinnati Bengals
Thomas joined the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad on October 5, 2021. He was later moved to the main team roster.
He re-signed with the Bengals in 2022. His teammates gave him the nickname "Uncle Mike." This is because he was a mentor to many of the younger players. He was also named the Bengals' special teams captain.
Thomas re-signed with the Bengals again in 2023. He was released before the season started but later rejoined their practice squad. His contract ended after the season, and he became a free agent.
Michael Thomas's Life Off the Field
In 2016, Michael Thomas earned a Master of Business Administration degree. He studied at the University of Miami Business School. This shows he is dedicated to his education as well as football.
