A. J. Thomas (American football)
No. 32 – Birmingham Stallions | |||
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Position: | Safety | ||
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Born: | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | September 18, 1999||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Weight: | 214 lb (97 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy | ||
College: | Western Michigan | ||
Undrafted: | 2022 | ||
Career history | |||
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Roster status: | Active | ||
Career highlights and awards | |||
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Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2022 | |||
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Player stats at PFR |
A. J. Thomas (born September 18, 1999) is an American football safety for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Western Michigan.
Professional career
[edit]Chicago Bears
[edit]After going unselected in the 2022 NFL Draft, Thomas was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.[1] He was released on August 30, during the final roster cuts,[2] and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[3] Thomas was elevated to the active roster on November 29,[4] and made his NFL debut on December 4 against the Green Bay Packers, recording one tackle while appearing on 13 snaps.[5]
On August 30, 2023, Thomas was waived by the Bears and re-signed to the practice squad.[6] He was released on October 29.[7]
Birmingham Stallions
[edit]On February 14, 2024, Thomas signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).[8] He was named to the 2024 All-UFL team on June 5, 2024.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Mayer, Larry (May 9, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears sign six undrafted rookies". Chicago Bears. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Wiltfong Jr., Lester (August 28, 2022). "Chicago Bears cut-down tracker". Windy City Gridiron. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (August 31, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears place 14 on practice squad". Chicago Bears. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (November 29, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears place Mooney, Jackson on IR, sign Thomas to active roster". Chicago Bears. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ "A. J. Thomas Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft College". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (August 30, 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears claim Kareem, Johnson off waivers". ChicagoBears.com.
- ^ "Jaquan Brisker downgraded to out for Sunday night game vs. Chargers". ChicagoBears.com. October 29, 2023.
- ^ "UFL Player Transactions, Wednesday February 14, 2024". UFLBoard.com. February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "UFL Announces Inaugural All-UFL Team". www.theufl.com. June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
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