TAVIERRE THOMAS NEWS

Tavierre Thomas Blocks the Younghoe Koo Field Goal Attempt | Bucs vs. Falcons Highlights DB Tavierre Thomas blocks a field goal against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season.

OCTOBER 4 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Tavierre Thomas on Being A Ball Hawk | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cornerback Tavierre Thomas spoke to the media following Thursday's 2024 Training Camp practice. CB Thomas discussed bei...

AUGUST 8 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Tavierre Thomas Garners Attention for "Doing the Right Things" | Training Camp Takeaways Throughout camp, Tavierre Thomas has cross-trained at nickel and both safety spots, drawing praise with his turnover-savvy moves

AUGUST 8 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Cross-training at multiple spots Thomas is seeing reps at nickelback, strong safety and free safety early in training camp, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Thomas signed with the Buccaneers this offseason after spending the last three seasons with the Texans, and he arrives with extensive experience playing the slot and 22 career starts overall. Thomas has already recorded two interceptions in the first three days of camp, and head coach Todd Bowles is taking advantage of the seven-year veteran's versatility by having him cross-train at three positions in order to maximize his value to the secondary.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss time Thomas is "expected to miss a few weeks" after sustaining a hamstring injury in Sunday's 30-6 loss to the Jets, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Thomas saw his defensive snap count rise from Weeks 8 to 12 before reverting back to special teams duties the last two weeks. He has 51 tackles (30 solo) and two forced fumbles in nine game this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Texans Re-Sign DB Tavierre Thomas To One-year Deal The Houston Texans were able to retain one of their top defensive playmakers by re-signing Tavierre Thomas to a one-year deal in free agency...

MARCH 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Re-signs with Houston The Texans re-signed Thomas on a one-year, $3 million deal Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Thomas appeared in just 10 games last season, spending the first seven weeks on IR with a quadriceps injury. The veteran corner finished the season with 41 tackles (23 solo), one pass defensed and two forced fumbles. Thomas will likely find himself in a rotational role once again heading into the 2023 campaign.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Watson rusty in return but Browns get 27-14 win over Texans

Deshaun Watson struggled in a sloppy performance in his first game in 700 days, but a punt return for a touchdown by Donovan Peoples-Jones and two defensive TDs were plenty enough...

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Restored to active roster Thomas (quadriceps) was activated to the Texans' 53-man roster Thursday.

Impact Thomas spent the first seven weeks of the season on Houston's IR with a quadriceps injury before being designated to return to practice last Wednesday. Now, the second-year cornerback will be available to suit up for the first heading into Thursday's game against the Eagles. Thomas played 618 defensive snaps and collected 86 tackles, four passes defended and two interceptions over 17 games with the Texans last season, and he could play a prominent reserve role if Desmond King (knee) is held out against Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Source: Texans set to designate Tavierre Thomas for return from IR Follow along with TexansDaily.com for all the latest news, notes, and transactions on the Houston Texans

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Returns to practice Thomas (quadriceps) has been designated to return from injured reserve and is back at practice Wednesday.

Impact Thomas has returned to practice following the quadriceps injury he suffered in August, and the team will now have 21 days to either add him to the active roster or leave him on IR the rest of the season. The 26-year-old is expected to serve as an option at nickelback on defensive packages and operate as a special-teams ace when healthy.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans Lose Breakout Star DB Tavierre Thomas; Next Man Up? Texans breakout defensive back Tavierre Thomas is expected to miss a significant amount of time to begin the new season.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out indefinitely with pulled quad Thomas pulled his quadriceps and is out indefinitely, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact After solidifying himself as a special-teams ace early in his career, Thomas signed with the Texans last year and served as the team's nickelback, totaling a career-high 86 tackles and two interceptions. His absence will likely heat up competition in Houston's secondary, which features plenty of unproven talent.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tavierre Thomas Focused On Improvement, Not Texans Draft While the Houston Texans may take a cornerback high in the NFL Draft, Tavierre Thomas hopes to build on a promising season.

APRIL 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Has strong first season in Houston Thomas recorded seven tackles and a quarterback hit in the 28-25 loss to Tennessee in Week 18.

Impact The Texans got good value from the two-year contract Thomas signed prior to the season. He played all 17 games and finished fourth on the team with 86 tackles. The 25-year-old cornerback added four passes defensed, two interceptions -- one returned for a touchdown -- and a forced fumble. He was one of several free-agent signings that panned out for Houston. Thomas, who primarily played slot corner, will return in 2022.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Texans DB Tavierre Thomas Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week The NFL has named Houston Texans DB Tavierre Thomas the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his performance in the team’s 41-29 victo...

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Finishes off Chargers Thomas had a 48-yard interception return for a touchdown in Sunday's 41-29 win over the Chargers.

Impact The Chargers and quarterback Justin Herbert were down by nine with under two minutes left and attempting to get a score-onside kick recovery-score sequence to save their flagging playoff hopes, when Thomas registered the first pick-six of his career. It was the second interception of the season for Thomas, who has emerged with a significant role in the Texans' secondary.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tavierre Thomas pick-six punctuates Texans victory Houston Texans DB Tavierre Thomas intercepted a pass and returned it 48 yards for a score on Sunday versus the Chargers.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Texans two-step around COVID roster shuffle for a win

The Houston Texans had 16 players on the COVID-19 list this week, to the point that it was tough to keep up with who was on the field Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Texans CB Tavierre Thomas returns Chargers QB Justin Herbert interception for a touchdown Houston Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas returned an interception for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

First career INT Thomas totaled four tackles (three solo) along with one interception in the 21-14 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Thomas recorded his first career interception, as he picked off Zach Wilson late in the first quarter, setting up a Texans touchdown. Despite the 25-year-old's good performance Sunday, he should not be rostered in any IDP leagues due to minimal playing time and production.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

From Detroit to the NFL: Desmond King ll, Tavierre Thomas ' Daily Brew Houston Texans DB Desmond King II and DB Tavierre Thomas never thought they would one day be teammates in the NFL.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Meet DB Tavierre Thomas Get to know Houston Texans Defensive Back Tavierre Thomas, signed as a free agent on March 22, 2021.

APRIL 14, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Report: Browns won't issue tender offer to Tavierre Thomas as a restricted free agent Thomas has been the Browns’ best special teams player the last two seasons

MARCH 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM