A. J. Thomas (American football)
.jpg) Thomas with Western Michigan in 2021 | |||
| No. 32 – Birmingham Stallions | |||
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| Position: | Safety | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Born: | September 18, 1999 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||
| 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 NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2022 | |||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · 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]
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.
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