Robert Thomas (defensive lineman) facts for kids
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Thomas with the New York Giants in 2017
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| Position: | Nose tackle | ||||
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| Born: | February 18, 1991 Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 316 lb (143 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Muskogee (Muskogee, Oklahoma) |
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| College: | Arkansas | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||||
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Robert Thomas (born February 18, 1991) is a former American football player. He played as a nose tackle in the NFL. A nose tackle is a strong player on the defensive line. Their job is to stop the other team's offense. Robert Thomas played college football for the University of Arkansas. He later joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2014. This means he was not chosen in the main player draft but was signed by a team afterward.
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Robert Thomas's Football Journey
Robert Thomas started his professional football career in 2014. He played for several different teams. This is common for many players in the NFL.
Time with the Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins signed Robert Thomas on May 10, 2014. He joined them as an undrafted free agent. He was later moved to the team's practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster. They can be called up to play if needed.
Thomas was promoted to the main team on September 25. However, he was waived (released) two days later. He then rejoined the Redskins' practice squad on September 30. He signed a new contract with them in December. In September 2015, he was released again before the season started.
Playing for the Seattle Seahawks
On September 7, 2015, Robert Thomas joined the Seattle Seahawks. He was signed to their practice squad. He stayed with the Seahawks for about two months. He was released from their practice squad in November.
Joining the New England Patriots
After leaving the Seahawks, Thomas was signed by the New England Patriots. He joined their practice squad on November 12, 2015. He was with the Patriots for a short time.
With the Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins signed Robert Thomas on December 1, 2015. They took him from the Patriots' practice squad. Soon after, on December 8, he was placed on the team's injured reserve list. This means he could not play due to an injury. The Dolphins released him in April 2016.
Experience with the Carolina Panthers
On April 29, 2016, the Carolina Panthers picked up Robert Thomas. They claimed him after he was released by the Dolphins. He was with the Panthers during the preseason. However, he was released by the team in September 2016. This happened as teams made their final roster cuts before the season.
Years with the New York Giants
Robert Thomas was claimed by the New York Giants on September 4, 2016. He made his first game appearance for the Giants on October 16. This game was against the Baltimore Ravens. On November 14, Thomas achieved his first career sack. A sack happens when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback.
In February 2017, Thomas signed a new one-year contract with the Giants. He continued to play for them. He was released by the Giants on September 1, 2018.
Time with the Buffalo Bills
On September 3, 2018, Robert Thomas joined the Buffalo Bills. He was signed to their practice squad. He was later moved to the main team on September 15, 2018. He was released again in October but then rejoined the practice squad.
Thomas signed another contract with the Bills in December 2018. In August 2019, he was placed on injured reserve because of a knee injury. He was released by the Bills later that month.
