Bryan Thomas

Bryan Thomas

Position: DE
Height: 6-4    Weight: 266 lbs.

Born: June 7, 1979 in Birmingham, AL
College: Ala-Birmingham   (school history)    (Thomas college stats)
Drafted by the New York Jets in the 1st round (22nd overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 50 (1542nd overall since 1950)

Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com

• 5/15 Bolt Beat: Is Dwight Freeney “The Solution”? Is He Affordable?: BoltFam, you all know what the story is all about: Melvin Ingram has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee yesterday;...

• 1/14 FootballPerspective.com: Outlook for the 2013 Jets: Part I (The defense): In the preseason, I provided an in-depth preview of the 2012 New York Jets. By mid-season, I questioned the track records of Mike...
• 1/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Bryan Thomas faces charges: New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas was charged with aggravated assault against his wife and several drug charges after he was arrested...[+] Oct. 31. Thomas allegedly pushed his wife with a kitchen chair and punched her in the stomach.

• 12/30 FootballPerspective.com: Season in review: AFC and NFC East: This season, I published power rankings after each week where I stated my updated projected number of wins for each team. The...
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Seven miss practice: New York Jets CB Aaron Berry (hamstring), TE Dustin Keller (ankle), S LaRon Landry (hamstring, heel), QB Greg McElroy (abdomen,...[+] concussion), RB Joe McKnight (ankle, illness), WR Chaz Schilens (knee) and LB Bryan Thomas (chest) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
• 12/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Five miss practice: New York Jets CB Aaron Berry (hamstring), CB Ellis Lankster (concussion), WR Chaz Schilens (knee), LB Bryan Thomas (chest) and...[+] DE Muhammad Wilkerson (concussion, knee) all did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
• 12/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Bryan Thomas plans to keep playing: New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas said Sunday, Dec. 23, that he has no plans to retire after the season. He is not under contract...[+] next season.
• 12/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Three defenders questionable for Week 16: New York Jets DT Sione Pouha (back), LB Ricky Sapp (ankle) and LB Bryan Thomas (chest) are each listed as questionable for the...[+] Week 16 game against the San Diego Chargers.
• 12/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Five limited: New York Jets WR Braylon Edwards (hamstring), S LaRon Landry (heel), DT Sione Pouha (back), LB Ricky Sapp (ankle) and LB Bryan...[+] Thomas (chest) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 19.
• 12/17 Stripe Hype: Titanic Playoff Implications for Bengals in Jets vs. Titans MNF Matchup:   The Bengals (8-6) took a half-game lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) for the last playoff spot in the AFC after they...
• 12/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Four not traveling for Week 15 : New York Jets WR Stephen Hill (knee), TE Dustin Keller (ankle), LB Bryan Thomas (chest) and CB Aaron Berry (hamstring) will not...[+] travel with the team for their Week 15 game.
• 12/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Two listed as doubtful : New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (chest) and CB Aaron Berry (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday, Dec. 15, and are...[+] listed as doubtful for Week 15.
• 12/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Bryan Thomas expected to play New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (pectoral) said he expects to play in the team's Week 15 game....[+] New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (pectoral) said he expects to play in the team's Week 15 game.
• 12/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Four limited: New York Jets WR Braylon Edwards (hamstring), DT Sione Pouha (back), RB Bilal Powell (shoulder, toe) and LB Bryan Thomas (chest)...[+] were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 14.
• 12/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Bryan Thomas day-to-day New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (pectoral) is considered day-to-day because of a pectoral strain....[+] New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (pectoral) is considered day-to-day because of a pectoral strain.
• 12/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Bryan Thomas to undergo tests : New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (pectoral) will undergo tests for a possible pectoral tear suffered in Week 14. Results should be...[+] known Monday, Dec. 10.

• 10/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Six probable for Week 7 : New York Jets G Brandon Moore (hip), LB Calvin Pace (shoulder), S LaRon Landry (heel), and G Matt Slauson (knee) all fully participated...[+] in practice Friday, Oct. 19, and are probable for the team’s Week 7 game. LB Bart Scott (toe) and LB Bryan Thomas (hamstring) were both limited in practice and probable for Week 7.
• 10/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Four limited in practice : New York Jets WR Clyde Gates (shoulder), LB Bart Scott (toe), DT Sione Pouha (back), and LB Bryan Thomas (hamstring) were all...[+] limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 18.
• 10/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Two limited in practiceNew York Jets LB Bart Scott (toe) and LB Bryan Thomas (hamstring) were both limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 17....[+] New York Jets LB Bart Scott (toe) and LB Bryan Thomas (hamstring) were both limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 17.
• 10/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | 14 probable for Week 6: New York Jets DB Aaron Berry (ribs), DB Antonio Cromartie (shoulder), LB Nick Bellore (shoulder), LB Calvin Pace (Achilles’),...[+] OL Brandon Moore (hip), OL Matt Slauson (knee), OL Austin Howard (back), TE Jeff Cumberland (ribs), WR Jeremy Kerley (finger, illness), LB David Harris (hamstring), LB Bart Scott (toe), and DB LaRon Landry (heel) all fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 12, and are probable for the team’s Week 6 game. LB Bryan Thomas (hamstring) and WR Stephen Hill (hamstring) were both limited in practice and are probable for the team’s Week 6 game.
• 10/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Several players to be limited in practice : New York Jets LB Bart Scott (toe), LB Bryan Thomas (hamstring), WR Stephen Hill (hamstring), TE Dustin Keller (hamstring) and...[+] WR Jeremy Kerley (illness) will be limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 11.
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Five limited: New York Jets DB Aaron Berry (ribs), WR Stephen Hill (hamstring), TE Dustin Keller (hamstring), LB Bart Scott (toe) and LB Bryan...[+] Thomas (hamstring) were limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 10.
• 10/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Five questionable for Week 5: New York Jets CB Aaron Berry (ribs), RB Joe McKnight (illness), LB Bart Scott (toe), FS Eric Smith (hip, knee) and LB Bryan Thomas...[+] (hamstring) are each considered questionable for the Week 5 game against the Houston Texans Monday, Oct. 8. Thomas did not practice Saturday, Oct. 6, while the other four players were listed as limited participants.
• 10/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Six miss practice: New York Jets RB John Conner (hamstring), WR Stephen Hill (hamstring), TE Dustin Keller (hamstring), DT Sione Pouha (back), LB...[+] Bart Scott (toe) and LB Bryan Thomas (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 4.

• 9/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Bryan Thomas to start if activeNew York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said LB Bryan Thomas (hamstring) will start Week 4 if he is active for the game....[+] New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said LB Bryan Thomas (hamstring) will start Week 4 if he is active for the game.
• 9/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Four players listed as questionable: New York Jets FB John Conner (knee), WR Patrick Turner (hamstring), LB Bart Scott (toe) and LB Bryan Thomas (hamstring) were limited...[+] during practice Friday, Sept. 28, and are listed as questionable for Week 4.
• 9/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Six limited: New York Jets TE Dustin Keller (hamstring), LB Bryan Thomas (hamstring), RB John Conner (knee), WR Patrick Turner (hamstring),...[+] DB Eric Smith (hip, knee) and LB Bart Scott (toe) were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 27.
• 9/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Four limited: New York Jets TE Dustin Keller (hamstring), LB Bryan Thomas (hamstring), RB John Conner (knee) and WR Patrick Turner (hamstring)...[+] were limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 26.
• 9/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Make roster moves: The New York Jets have re-signed LB Bryan Thomas and WR Patrick Turner, and have waived CB Donnie Fletcher and T Dennis Landolt...[+] Monday, Sept. 24.
• 9/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | May re-sign Bryan Thomas : The New York Jets may consider re-signing free-agent LB Bryan Thomas after the released him this past weekend. The team has an...[+] open spot on their roster after releasing DT Marcus Dixon.
• 9/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Bryan Thomas expected to be back: The New York Jets are expected to bring back LB Bryan Thomas, after letting him go Friday, Sept. 21. The team re-signed Thomas...[+] over the offseason on a guaranteed contract. The only reason he was dumped was because the team was down to four cornerbacks due to injury. The club is expected to re-sign him Monday, Sept. 24, or Tuesday, Sept. 25.
• 9/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Bryan Thomas released: The New York Jets have released LB Bryan Thomas. In a corresponding move, the team signed practice squad CB Donnie Fletcher to...[+] their active roster. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
• 9/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Two doubtful for Week 3: New York Jets FB John Conner (knee) and LB Bryan Thomas (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Sept. 21, and are doubtful for Week...[+] 3.

• 6/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Six players limited Wednesday : New York Jets TE Jeff Cumberland (Achilles'), WR Stephen Hill (hamstring), OG Matt Slauson (shoulder), LB Bryan Thomas (shoulder/Achilles'),...[+] DL Quinton Coples (back) and WR Santonio Holmes (hamstring) were limited during practice Wednesday, June 13.
• 6/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Two to be limited at minicamp: New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said OL Matt Slauson (shoulder) and LB Bryan Thomas (Achilles') will be limited during the upcoming...[+] minicamp because of injury.

• 5/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Bryan Thomas not taking part in workout New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (Achilles') is not taking part in organized team activities Thursday, May 24....[+] New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (Achilles') is not taking part in organized team activities Thursday, May 24.
• 5/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Bryan Thomas close to 100 percent: New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (Achilles') said he is close to running full speed after missing most of last season with a torn...[+] Achilles' tendon. Thomas hopes to be 100 percent for the start of training camp.

• 3/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Bryan Thomas financial details: Updating a previous report, New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas signed a one-year deal worth $990,000, with $590,000 guaranteed, a source...[+] confirmed Wednesday, March 14.
• 3/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Bryan Thomas injury update: New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (Achilles') said his recovery is right on schedule. He suffered a season-ending Achilles' tendon...[+] tear in Week 4 last season. He will begin cutting and football-specific drills soon after resuming running a few weeks ago.
• 3/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Bryan Thomas re-signedThe New York Jets have re-signed free-agent LB Bryan Thomas on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not available....[+] The New York Jets have re-signed free-agent LB Bryan Thomas on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not available.

• 1/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Eight practice Friday: New York Jets CB Antonio Cromartie (groin), TE Ben Hartsock (back), WR Santonio Holmes (quadriceps), C Nick Mangold (shoulder),...[+] OL Brandon Moore (back), DL Sione Pouha (back), FB Tony Richardson (finger) and LB Bryan Thomas (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Jan. 14, and are probable for the team's Divisional Round game this weekend.
• 1/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Six practice Thursday: New York Jets CB Antonio Cromartie (groin), TE Ben Hartsock (back), C Nick Mangold (shoulder), DL Sione Pouha (back), FB Tony...[+] Richardson (finger) and LB Bryan Thomas (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Jan. 13, according to the Boston Herald.
• 1/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Six practice Wednesday: New York Jets CB Antonio Cromartie (groin), TE Ben Hartsock (back), C Nick Mangold (shoulder), DL Sione Pouha (back), RB Tony...[+] Richardson (finger) and LB Bryan Thomas (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Jan. 12.
• 1/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Eight practice Friday: New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (ankle), CB Antonio Cromartie (groin), DL Shaun Ellis (back), WR Santonio Holmes (quadriceps) C...[+] Nick Mangold (shoulder), OL Matt Slauson (thumb), CB Eric Smith (concussion) and OL Robert Turner (thumb) practiced in full Friday, Jan. 7, and are probable for the team's Wild Card game this weekend.
• 1/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Six limited Thursday: New York Jets S James Ihedigbo (knee, ankle), DL Sione Pouha (back), DL Trevor Pryce (hip), CB Darrelle Revis (hamstring), LB...[+] Bryan Thomas (ankle) and OT Damien Woody (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 6.
• 1/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Six limited Wednesday: New York Jets S James Ihedigbo (knee, ankle), DL Sione Pouha (back), DL Trevor Pryce (hip), CB Darrelle Revis (hamstring), LB...[+] Bryan Thomas (ankle) and OT Damien Woody (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Jan. 5.

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