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Set to play Sunday Thomas (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against Arizona.

Impact Thomas was limited in practice all week due to an ankle injury, but the issue won't prevent him from suiting up in Week 4. Over the first three games of the season, he's secured five of nine targets for 79 yards.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thomas (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday.

Impact Thomas played his typical percentage of snaps Sunday against the Saints, but he apparently picked up an injury along the way, which has left him limited for the Panthers' last two practices. If Thomas is unable to go Sunday against the Cardinals, Tommy Tremble will step into the starting role.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Thomas (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Thomas has handled 60-plus percent of offensive snaps in all three of Carolina's games this season, but he's yet to log more than two catches in a contest. He has two more chances to upgrade his activity level ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two catches Thomas caught two of three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 22-14 win over the Saints.

Impact Thomas played the most snaps of Carolina's tight ends and actually tied with a few others for the team's lead in receptions. Overall, though, he represents a low-upside option in the passing game, especially with quarterback Baker Mayfield yet to breakthrough as a Panther.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Just one grab Thomas caught one of three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Giants.

Impact Thomas' Week 2 performance was more characteristic of him than his 53-yard output to open the campaign. The veteran holds tepid value as someone down the pecking order in an underwhelming passing attack so far.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants seek to start 2-0; Panthers hope to even record

The New York Giants will look to start with a 2-0 record for the first time since 2016 when they host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at MetLife Stadium

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

York's 58-yard FG lifts Browns over Panthers, Mayfield 26-24

Rookie Cade York kicked a go-ahead 58-yard field goal with 8 seconds left, Kareem Hunt scored two touchdowns and the Cleveland Browns spoiled Baker Mayfield’s bid for vengeance wit...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Panthers' Darnold, Gonzalez sustain 'significant' injuries

Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule says backup quarterback Sam Darnold and kicker Zane Gonzalez both suffered “significant” injuries in the 21-0 win over the Buffalo Bills on Frida...

AUGUST 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Not expected to play Friday Thomas (ribs) isn't in line to play in Friday's preseason contest at New England, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Thomas got banged up in practice on Wednesday, Aug. 10 and has been sidelined with a rib injury in the meantime. He's among three tight ends that won't suit up Friday -- also, Colin Thompson (calf) and Josh Babicz (undisclosed) -- making Tommy Tremble, Stephen Sullivan and Jared Scott the Panthers available at the position.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

To catch passes again soon Thomas (ribs) is expected to continue catching passes this coming week, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After sustaining a rib injury at practice Tuesday, Thomas was carted off the field and slated to be out 1-to-2 weeks, so the fifth-year tight end may be ahead of schedule in his recovery. Once he returns to the field, he'll be firmly entrenched as the No. 2 tight end to Tommy Tremble.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers to attack with McCaffrey, not worry about injuries

The Carolina Panthers aren’t planning to change their approach with Christian McCaffrey, even though the star running back has missed 23 of the last 33 regular-season games due to...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Out for a week or two Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday that Thomas (ribs) will be sidelined for a week or two, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Thomas had to be carted off the practice field Tuesday, but it appears like he's avoided a major injury. The 2018 fourth-round pick will likely miss at least one preseason contest, but he's still expected to open the regular season as the primary backup to second-year pro Tommy Tremble.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off with rib injury Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Thomas suffered an injury to his ribs during Tuesday's practice, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Per Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site, Thomas had to be carted off the field after suffering the injury, which is always a concerning sign, but the extent of the issue remains unclear. If healthy, the 2018 fourth-round pick is expected to be the primary backup tight end to second-year pro Tommy Tremble, who has significantly higher fantasy value than Thomas.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Players, coaches react to mandatory use of Guardian Caps

Coaches and players react to the NFL competition committed mandating the use of Guardian Caps for NFL offensive and defensive linemen, linebackers and tight ends through the second...

AUGUST 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Practicing to start camp Thomas, who previously carried an ankle injury this offseason, caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Sam Darnold in Wednesday's practice session, Ellis L. Williams of the Raleig...

Impact Thomas has been cleared to practice after tending to a high-ankle issue during June's mandatory minicamp. While Thomas should see a decent amount of snaps with Carolina's starting unit this season, he's more of a blocking tight end than teammate Tommy Tremble, who enters his second season with comparatively higher fantasy utility than Thomas.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PHOTOS: Ian Thomas, Tommy Tremble at Tight End University View photos of Panthers tight ends Ian Thomas and Tommy Tremble along with Panthers legend Greg Olsen at this week's TEU.

JUNE 26, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

All 53: TE Ian Thomas Profile, Stat Projections + Expected Role Taking a closer look at Panthers tight end Ian Thomas.

JUNE 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Still not practicing Thomas (ankle) remains sidelined during the Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Thomas was inadvertently kicked during a practice session and has been dealing with a high-ankle issue. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but it's possible Carolina opts to hold the tight end out until training camp at the end of July.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle issue Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday that Thomas continues to be sidelined due to a high-ankle issue, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rhule added that Thomas was inadvertently kicked during a practice session last week and has reminded sidelined since. It's unclear how serious the issue is, but the tight end's participation in training camp will give a better indication as to whether or not the injury will affect his availability for the start of the regular season.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers TE Ian Thomas Facing Five Misdemeanor Charges Carolina veteran tight end facing charges for driving incident.

MARCH 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Panthers TE Ian Thomas facing five charges from July 2021 arrest As first reported by The Athletic, Panthers TE Ian Thomas was arrested last July after trying to evade police on an unregistered and uninsur...

MARCH 1, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Panthers TE Ian Thomas facing 5 misdemeanor charges after attempting to evade police last summer While the operator of the ATV drove off, Thomas stopped about a mile and a half from his home, according to court records. He was arrested a...

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Panthers TE Ian Thomas facing five misdemeanor charges after attempting to evade police last summer While the operator of the ATV drove off, Thomas stopped about a mile and a half from his home, according to court records. He was arrested a...

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Panthers agree to terms with free agent TE Ian Thomas

The Carolina Panthers announced they've agreed to a three-year contract with unrestricted free agent tight end Ian Thomas

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Re-signs on three-year deal Thomas agreed to terms with Carolina on a three-year contract Friday.

Impact Thomas was scheduled to hit free agency mid-March, but he will instead stick with the team that initially selected him back in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Though the 26-year-old was effectively invisible for fantasy purposes in 2021 -- he posted just 18 catches for 188 yards without a touchdown across 17 appearances -- he did solidify himself as a capable blocker. That said, positional teammate Tommy Tremble could well be the more interesting fantasy option next season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE