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 |
Lions QB Stafford is back and DT Williams is out
The Lions got a boost on offense with Matthew Stafford's return to practice but DT Corey Williams is out Sunday after knee surgery.
Lions DT Williams out 'week-to-week' after knee surgery
Lions DT Corey Williams underwent knee surgery earlier this week and will miss Sunday’s game against the Vikings, the team’s website reported.
Lions DT Fairley seeks to settle Ala. charges
An attorney for Nick Fairley asked a judge to approve a pre-trial diversion program instead of putting the player on trial facing charges of drunken-driving.
Lions place P Graham on I.R.
The Lions placed P Ben Graham on injured reserve and signed veteran P Nick Harris.
NFC North Spin cycle: Week Three
Surprise, surprise: the Vikings are tied for the division lead. We take a closer look at Minnesota in the NFC North "Spin cycle."
Schwartz open for questioning in Lions' loss
Jim Schwartz's end-of-game coaching brings up some issues with the Lions, the Titans win in spite of C.J., plus more from a wacky Week Three.
Titans get first win in wild game vs. Lions
Rob Bironas kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime, and the Titans stopped backup quarterback Shaun Hill on fourth-and-1 to finally pull out a 44-41 win.
Key matchup: Lions run defense vs. Titans running game
Can the Lions keep Titans RB Chris Johnson in check? They have to think they can, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening in today's key matchup.
Lions place Florence on I.R. with designation to return
The Lions placed CB Drayton Florence on the injured-reserve list with the designation to return.
Lions claim CB Murphy
The Lions claimed CB Jerome Murphy off waivers from the Saints and released CB Kevin Barnes.
Lions CB Florence breaks forearm
Lions CB Drayton Florence broke his right forearm in Sunday’s loss to the 49ers.
NFC North Spin cycle: Week Two
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the NFC North following Week Two.
Davis' two TDs help put Niners past Lions
Vernon Davis caught touchdown passes of 21 and 23 yards from Alex Smith, and San Francisco beat the Lions 27-19.
Lions' TE tandem can stress defenses
The Lions' TE tandem of Brandon Pettigrew and Tony Scheffler can be tough for defenses to deal with, the way we hear it.
Key matchup: Niners interior offensive line vs. Lions DTs
Tuesday's “Key Matchup” focuses on the Niners' interior O-line vs. the Lions DTs in this Sunday’s game in San Francisco.
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.
