Isaiah Thomas (American football)

Isaiah Thomas
Profile
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1998-12-03) December 3, 1998
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight266 lb (121 kg)
Career information
High schoolMemorial (Tulsa)
CollegeOklahoma (2017–2021)
NFL draft2022: 7th round, 223rd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles12
Sacks1.0
Fumble recoveries2
Pass deflections2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Isaiah Thomas (born December 3, 1998) is an American professional football defensive end. He has previously played for the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+7⁄8 in
(1.95 m)		 266 lb
(121 kg)		 33+1⁄4 in
(0.84 m)		 10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		 4.70 s 1.66 s 2.72 s 31.5 in
(0.80 m)		 9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		 23 reps
Sources:[1][2][3]

Cleveland Browns

Thomas was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 223rd overall pick in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL draft.[4] He made his debut against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4 of the 2022 season.

In Week 7 at the Baltimore Ravens, Thomas recorded 1 pass defended, 2 tackles, 2 assisted tackles, and a fumble recovery after Ravens' running back Justice Hill fumbled the ball.[5][6] In Week 8 against the Bengals, Thomas recorded 1 pass defended, 1 tackle, and 2 assisted tackles. He also recorded his first career sack on quarterback Joe Burrow for a loss of 10 yards on 3rd down.[7]

On August 29, 2023, Thomas was waived by the Browns and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[8][9] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 15, 2024.[10]

On August 26, 2024, Thomas was waived by the Browns as part of final roster cuts.[11]

Cincinnati Bengals (first stint)

On August 29, 2024, Thomas was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad.[12]

Detroit Lions

On October 15, 2024, Thomas was signed to the Detroit Lions' active roster from the Bengals' practice squad.[13] He was waived on November 9, and re-signed to the practice squad on November 12.[14][15] He was released on December 17.[16]

Cincinnati Bengals (second stint)

On December 18, 2024, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Thomas to their practice squad, and promoted him to the active roster five days later.[17]

On August 26, 2025, Thomas was waived by the Bengals as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[18][19] He was released on September 9.[20]

References

  1. ^ "Isaiah Thomas Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Isaiah Thomas College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  3. ^ "Isaiah Thomas 2022 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  4. ^ "Browns select DE Isaiah Thomas with the No. 223 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft". ClevelandBrowns.com. April 30, 2022.
  5. ^ "Isaiah Thomas Recent Games". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 9, 2023.
  6. ^ Bielik, Tim (October 23, 2022). "Watch the Browns force and recover a fumble from Ravens running back Justice Hill in the fourth quarter". cleveland.com. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  7. ^ "Isaiah Thomas drops Burrow for a 10-yard loss on his first career sack". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 31, 2022.
  8. ^ "Browns reduce roster to 53". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 29, 2023.
  9. ^ "Browns claim CB Kahlef Hailassie and add 15 to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 30, 2023.
  10. ^ "Browns sign nine to reserve/futures contracts". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 15, 2024.
  11. ^ "Browns reduce roster to 74 players, return 5 to active roster". clevelandbrowns.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  12. ^ "Bengals add to 2024 Practice Squad". Bengals.com. August 29, 2024.
  13. ^ Booher, Christian. "Lions Sign DE Off Bengals Practice Squad". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  14. ^ Risdon, Jeff. "Lions make transactions involving 7 players ahead of Week 10". Lions Wire. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  15. ^ Riccette, Billy. "Lions add two familiar names to practice squad". Lions Wire. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  16. ^ "Detroit Lions place 3 players on IR, add new cornerback to practice squad". Pride of Detroit. December 17, 2024.
  17. ^ "Bengals Sign DE Isaiah Thomas to Practice Squad". Bengals.com. December 18, 2024.
  18. ^ "Bengals Reduce Final Roster to 53 Players for 2025 Season". Bengals.com. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  19. ^ "Bengals Sign 14 Players to 2025 Practice Squad | BENGALS ROSTER UPDATE". Bengals.com. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  20. ^ "Bengals Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead of Week 2". Bengals.com. September 9, 2025.
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