Detroit Lions
Devin Thomas - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 221 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/15/1986 |
| Birthplace | Ann Arbor, MI |
| College | Michigan State |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2008, 2nd round, 3rd pick by Redskins |
Detroit Lions: 2013 team needs
We highlight the top three needs on offense and defense for the Detroit Lions, and take a look back at their 2012 draft class.
Lions re-sign LB Levy
The Lions re-signed LB DeAndre Levy to a multi-year contract on Wednesday, the team’s website confirmed.
Lions re-sign OT Hilliard
The Lions agreed to a two-year contract with OT Corey Hilliard, the team’s webiste confirmed.
Schwartz won't say if Calvin Johnson broke three fingers
Lions head coach Jim Schwartz would not confirm if WR Calvin Johnson suffered three broken fingers.
Reports: Rams to hire Walton as defensive coordinator
The Rams will hire Lions secondary coach Tim Walton as their defensive coordinator, ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported.
Rams claim former Lions WR Young
The Rams claimed WR Titus Young off waivers from the Lions on Tuesday, CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora first reported.
Lions release DE Vanden Bosch
The Lions informed DE Kyle Vanden Bosch he will be released, Mike Garafolo of USA Today Sports first reported.
Lions release ORG Peterman
The Lions released ORG Stephen Peterman on Tuesday. Peterman had started every game for Detroit over the past three seasons.
Lions hire former Broncos GM Xanders
The Lions hired former Broncos GM Brian Xanders as a senior personnel executive, the team confirmed Monday.
Bucs WR Jackson replaces Lions' Johnson in Pro Bowl
WR Vincent Jackson has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing Detroit's Calvin Johnson.
Bills hire Crossman as special-teams coordinator
The Bills hired Danny Crossman as their special-teams coordinator on Monday.
Lions make coaching-staff changes
The Lions hired Curtis Modkins and Bobby Johnson to join the offensive coaching staff, among several changes announced Monday.
Running back a need for Lions
A change-of-pace back is one of the bigger needs for a Lions offense that looks relatively stable compared to the defense.
Lions, Senior Bowl a logical fit
If ever there were a team that needed to coach the Senior Bowl, the Detroit Lions fit the bill.
PLAYER NEWS
Thomas has abruptly retired.|||||||
Thomas left the Chicago Bears on Sunday and later announced his retirement. The former Washington Redskins and New York Giants player offered no immediate explanation, saying on Twitter, "I have decided to retire from the NFL." A 2008 second-round draft pick by the Washington Redskins, he was cut in 2010 and made three catches last season with the Giants. He had 43 career receptions for 482 yards and three touchdowns and averaged 24.1 yards per kick return.
The New York Giants have been awarded receiver Devin Thomas on waivers from the Carolina Panthers.|||||||
A former second-round draft pick of the Washington Redskins, Thomas is the second receiver signed by the Giants this week. They signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Michael Clayton on Tuesday, a day after leading receiver Hakeem Nicks had an emergency procedure to relieve pressure in his right leg. Thomas appeared in five games with Washington and Carolina this season and did not have a catch. He returned 15 kickoffs with a 26.6-yard average.
Carolina has made another attempt to boost the NFL's worst offense by claiming Thomas off waivers from Washington. Washington waived him on Saturday.|||||||
Thomas did not catch a pass with Washington this season and has no immediate fantasy impact.
The Washington Redskins on Saturday released Thomas, a 2008 second-round draft pick who failed to impress new coach Mike Shanahan.|||||||
Thomas was one of three pass-catchers taken in the second round two years ago in what has turned out to be an extremely disappointing draft by then-front office head Vinny Cerrato. Thomas had trouble running routes correctly and was dogged by questions about work ethic, receiver Malcolm Kelly hasn't been able to stay healthy and is on injured reserve, and tight end Fred Davis is stuck behind Chris Cooley.
Thomas, the Redskins' top draft pick, has been carted away from practice after pulling his right hamstring at training camp. Coach Jim Zorn says the team doesn't immediately know the extent of the injury.|||||||
Thomas was hurt Thursday while reaching over his head to catch a pass from quarterback Jason Campbell during 11-on-11 drills. Thomas was drafted in the second round, 34th overall, and signed a $4.83 million, four-year contract last week.
