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 |
NFC North Spin cycle: Are Packers back now?
The Packers' convincing win over the previously undefeated Texans was the NFC North's highlight attraction in Week Six action.
Ravens, Lions in trouble despite big wins
The Ravens and Lions earned big wins but left some big questions unanswered; two key Cowboys slip up; and are the Patriots still clutch?
Lions come from behind to stun Eagles
Jason Hanson kicked a 45-yard field goal in overtime and the Lions overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Eagles 26-23 on Sunday.
Hanson knows opposition itching to face Lions' special teams
Lions PK Jason Hanson knows teams will be eager to face Detroit's special teams after some recent breakdowns.
Suh will not be ticketed for traffic incident
Lions DT Ndamukong Suh will not receive a ticket for allegedly sideswiping another vehicle early Thursday morning.
Alex Karras: A football player and actor, too
Alex Karras is best remembered for his acting but as a player he was one of the most dominant interior linemen of the 1950s and ’60s.
Alex Karras, former NFL lineman, actor, dies at 77
Alex Karras, the rugged lineman who anchored the Lions' defense in the 1960s before going on to an acting career died Wednesday.
Lions looking healthier after open date
Louis Delmas and Cliff Avril were on the practice field, looking healthy after a much-needed open date for the Lions.
Former Lions great Karras' condition worsens
Alex Karras' condition has deteriorated and the NFL team he played for is extending its sympathies.
NFC North Spin cycle: Week Five
After winning Sunday, the 4-1 Vikings and Bears hold a two-game advantage over the 2-3 Packers in the NFC North.
Lions' problems much deeper than awful special teams
The way we hear it, Detroit’s dismal special-teams play might be indicative of a deeper problem beneath the surface.
NFC North Spin cycle: Week Four
The surprising Vikings took hold of the NFC North one-fourth of the way through the season with a big win at Detroit.
Two return TDs help lift Vikings past Lions
Percy Harvin returned the opening kickoff 105 yards for a touchdown, helping the Vikings beat the Lions 20-13 Sunday.
Lions' special-teams coverage again an issue to watch
The Lions' special-teams coverage was victimized by some bad luck in a loss at Tennessee, but it was also outexecuted.
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.
