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: Week One
The Packers were a popular pick to win the NFC North, but after one game, they are looking up at the rest of the division.
Lions rally late to beat Rams
Matthew Stafford threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Smith with 10 seconds left, lifting the Lions to a 27-23 win over the Rams on Sunday.
Rams OLT Saffold carted off
Rams OLT Rodger Saffold was carted off the field on a stretcher in the Week One game against the Lions.
Florence a logical addition for Detroit
Whether the Lions are deep and talented enough in the secondary will be something to watch, but ex-Bronco Drayton Florence bolsters their depth.
Vanden Bosch restructures salary to help Lions
Veteran DE Kyle Vanden Bosch reportedly restructured his contract Thursday to give the Lions much-needed salary-cap relief.
Report: CB Florence to sign with Lions
Multiple reports said that CB Drayton Florence, who was cut by the Broncos on Friday, will sign with the Lions on Sunday.
Lions cut CB Smith, DT Fluellen, DE Brown
The Lions cut veteran CB Alphonso Smith, DT Andre Fluellen and DE Everette Brown.
Lions place RB Best on PUP list
The Lions announced Monday that they have placed RB Jahvid Best and CB Chris Greenwood on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.
Report: Hanson keeps Lions PK job
According to the Lions' website, Jason Hanson has won the team's PK competition with rookie Derek Dimke.
Lions' Young a pass rusher on the rise
Lions DE Willie Young, a third-year pro from North Carolina State, has emerged as a solid pass rusher off the bench for Detroit.
Lions QB Stafford injures left hand
Lions QB Matthew Stafford left in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Raiders with an injury to his left, non-throwing hand.
Lions sign Osgood
The Lions signed special-teamer Kassim Osgood, the former Jaguar confirmed on Twitter.
Lions claim DT Skinner on waivers
The Lions claimed rookie DT Bobby Skinner on waivers from the Giants, multiple media outlets reported.
Report: Ex-Lions CB Berry facing three-game suspension
Former Lions CB Aaron Berry was suspended three games for violating the league’s personal-conduct policy, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.
Lions sign OG Nagy, place CB Coleman on I.R.
The Lions have claimed ex-Cowboys OG-C Bill Nagy off waivers after he was released following ankle surgery earlier in the week.
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.
