Thomas isn't guaranteed to be the Colts' starting free safety in 2024, according to defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Thomas started 15 of the 17 games he appeared in last season, but that doesn't mean he'll maintain that role this year. Bradley stated that both Daniel Scott (knee) and Nick Cross will have the opportunity to take the job from Thomas.
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Colts' Rodney Thomas: Sitting with injury
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Thomas is not practicing Tuesday due to a toe injury, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
It's unclear how long Thomas may need to be sidelined, but any kind of extended absence would be detrimental to the Colts' secondary. He'll now focus on getting healthy and back out onto the practice field.
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Colts' Rodney Thomas: Gets another start at free safety
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Thomas had one total tackle but played on all 59 of the defense's snaps in Sunday's loss at Tennessee.
Thomas got the start at free safety even with Julian Blackmon active and playing 21 snaps. It's not clear if Thomas has overtaken Blackmon for the starting job or if Blackmon is just working his way back to full speed after not playing for three games due to an ankle injury.
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Colts' Rodney Thomas: Gets start at free safety
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Thomas started at free safety and had three total tackles in Sunday's loss to Tennessee.
He got the start with Julian Blackmon out due to a sprained ankle. Thomas gave up a touchdown in coverage but that was the only reception he surrendered on two targets.
