Detroit Lions
Mike Thomas - #19 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 8"/ 198 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/04/1987 |
| Birthplace | DeSoto, TX |
| College | Arizona |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 4th round, 7th pick by Jaguars |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 28 | 1 |
Patriots sign LB Carpenter
The Patriots signed former first-round pick LB Bobby Carpenter on Thursday. The former Lion was an unrestricted free agent.
Detroit Lions
Here are the Detroit Lions top three needs going into the draft, subject to any free-agent signings it may make before then.
NFC North draft needs
As several teams in the division look to draft a cornerback early, highly rated LSU CB Morris Claiborne is a possibility, if he's still available.
Report: Arrest of Lions' Leshoure his second in a month
Lions RB Mikel Leshoure's arrest March 12 was actually his second arrest in a one-month period on marijuana charges, the Detroit Free Press is reporting.
Lions' Fairley arrested on drug charge
Lions DT Nick Fairley was arrested on second-degree marijuana charges in Alabama after police pulled him over for speeding.
Warrants out for ex-Lions WR Rogers
Police in Saginaw, Mich., are seeking former NFL WR Charles Rogers, as they have two warrants for his arrest.
Lions mostly intact after early stages of free agency
The Lions’ 2012 free-agency strategy can broadly be described as “holding their position.”
Lions sign three to one-year deals
The Lions have signed DE Everette Brown, LB Ashlee Palmer and TE Will Heller, all to one-year deals.
Lions re-sign LB Tulloch
The Lions have re-signed LB Stephen Tulloch to a five-year deal, keeping one of the team's top defenders in place.
Report: Lions sign CB Lacey, re-sign DL Fluellen
The Lions signed Colts CB Jacob Lacey and re-signed DL Andre Fluellen, the Lions' official website reported Tuesday.
Lions re-sign OT Backus, QB Hill
The Lions have re-signed two of their unrestricted free agents, OLT Jeff Backus and backup QB Shaun Hill, according to multiple sources.
Johnson's value to Lions made extension a wise move
The numbers are staggering, but the Lions had every reason to want to sign Calvin Johnson long-term, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Megatron gets megadeal from Lions
The Lions have agreed to a new contract with WR Calvin Johnson that makes him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL.
Lions release TE Heller
The Lions released TE Will Heller on Monday. He was going to count more than $1 million against the cap in 2012.
PLAYER NEWS
Jacksonville traded Thomas to Detroit for an undisclosed draft pick Tuesday. Thomas signed a three-year extension worth $18 million last October that includes $9 million guaranteed.|||||||
The Lions lost receiver Nate Burleson for the season last week, so Thomas gives them depth behind Calvin Johnson, Titus Young and rookie Ryan Broyles. Thomas has 13 receptions for 80 yards this season.
Thomas caught a team-high four passes for 31 yards in Sunday's 17-6 win over Tennessee.|||||||
After scoring in three straight games, Thomas has been held out of the end zone over the previous two weeks and remains a questionable fantasy option as the season winds down.
Thomas had a career-high eight receptions for 88 yards in Monday's 30-3 loss to the Titans.|||||||
Thomas leads the Jaguars with 29 catches for 346 yards, but isn't getting many looks near the end zone. As a team, Jacksonville has nine touchdown receptions, and Thomas doesn't have one of them.
Thomas had five catches for 68 yards in a 31-28 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.|||||||
Thomas is not known by the fantasy world but he has good hands and a good rapport with QB David Garrard. He could provide some useful points if healthy.
Thomas had six catches for 89 yards in a 24-17 win over Denver on Sunday.|||||||
This was a nice debut for the 5-foot-8 Thomas, who had 453 receiving yards as a rookie last year. He's likely nothing more than a depth option at this point, but it may be worth keeping an eye on his production.
