Miami Dolphins
Daniel Thomas - #33 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 233 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/29/1987 |
| Birthplace | Hilliard, FL |
| College | Kansas State |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 2nd round, 30th pick by Dolphins |
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Dolphins waive/injured DL Dotson
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Dolphins fire special-teams coach Bonamego
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Special teams leads Pats past Dolphins 41-14
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Monday-night game inactives
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Patriots play 'respect' card
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PLAYER NEWS
Thomas has been placed on injured reserve because of a knee injury.|||||||
Thomas was hurt in Sunday's win over Jacksonville. He ranks second on the team with 325 yards rushing, averaging 3.6 yards per carry and scoring four touchdowns.
Thomas could be close to returning after returning to full practice this week.|||||||
Thomas has already suffered two concussion this season, but could return to the backup role for Reggie Bush in Week 8 against the Jets.
Thomas and Lamar Miller are both active for the Miami Dolphins for Sunday's game against the New York Jets.|||||||
When Thomas missed last week's win over Oakland with a concussion, Miller carried 10 times in his NFL debut for 65 yards, including a 15-yard score to seal the victory. They'll back up Reggie Bush.
Thomas has missed practice for the second day in a row because of a concussion, increasing the likelihood Lamar Miller will make his NFL debut Sunday against the Oakland Raiders.|||||||
Thomas, the backup to starter Reggie Bush, was hurt in the second quarter of Sunday's season-opening loss at Houston.
Miami running back Daniel Thomas has left Sunday's game against Houston with a head injury.|||||||
Thomas was injured on a play where he fumbled just before halftime. He remained on a the field for several minutes before walking off unassisted. The Dolphins said he wouldn't return, but there were no further details on the extent of his injury. He had three carries for 11 yards and one reception for 32 yards before he was injured.