Thomas signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
Thomas has spent his entire two-year NFL career with the Vikings' organization since signing as an undrafted free agent in April of 2023. He has been on Minnesota's practice squad for each of those two seasons, and his futures contract ensures that he'll be on the Vikings' 90-man roster when the new league year begins March 12. Thomas will participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp while working his way toward a spot on the Vikings' 53-man roster for the 2025 campaign.
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Vikings' Thayer Thomas: Waived by Minnesota
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Thomas (concussion) was waived by the Vikings on Tuesday, Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
The 26-year-old wideout was injured in a Aug. 15 practice. He's yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game after spending 2023 on Minnesota's practice squad, where he's a candidate to return ahead of the coming campaign.
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Vikings' Thayer Thomas: In concussion protocol
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Thomas entered the league's concussion protocol Thursday, ESPN.com reports.
The 26-year-old wideout was injured in Wednesday's practice. He's yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game after spending 2023 on Minnesota's practice squad.
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Vikings' Thayer Thomas: Staying in Minnesota
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Thomas signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on Monday, Craig Peters of the team's official website reports.
Thomas spent the entirety of the 2023 season on the Vikings' practice squad, failing to be elevated to the team's active roster at any point. The wide receiver will now look to impress during the offseason and attempt to earn a spot on Minnesota's 53-man roster ahead of the 2024 campaign.
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Thayer Thomas: Joins Minnesota's practice squad
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Thomsa (concussion) is set to join the Vikings' practice squad, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Thomas' preseason came to an end after he suffered a concussion in Minnesota's exhibition finale. He has since presumably cleared the league's protocols, as he was waived by the team and subsequently picked back up by their practice squad. The 25-year-old North Carolina State product will now look to make an impression at practice.
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Thayer Thomas: Let go by Vikings
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Thomas (concussion) was waived by the Vikings on Tuesday, Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune reports.
Thomas exited Minnesota's preseason finale against the Cardinals with a concussion, and it is unclear if he has cleared the league's protocols yet. Regardless, the undrafted free agent was also assumed to be on the outside looking in when it came to making the 53-man roster. Still, it remains to be seen if he will receive an offer to land on the Vikings' practice squad.
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Vikings' Thayer Thomas: Heads to locker room Saturday
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Thomas entered the Vikings' medical tent before heading to the locker room during Saturday's preseason contest versus the Cardinals, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Thomas took a big hit on a muffed punt return in the second quarter, though it's unclear exactly what injury he could be dealing with. The undrafted rookie out of NC State did not record a catch before exiting Saturday's contest, and he is likely competing for a spot on Minnesota's practice squad as a deep reserve option at wideout and/or punt returner.