New Orleans Saints
Pierre Thomas - #23 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 215 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/18/1984 |
| Birthplace | Chicago, IL |
| College | Illinois |
| Years played | 7 |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | 473 | 1 |
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PLAYER NEWS
According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Thomas is likely to see more action with Darren Sproles out due to a hand injury.|||||||
Mark Ingram, and Chris Ivory could also see more time in the backfield.
Thomas needed only nine carries to compile 110 yards during a 35-27 loss to Carolina on Sunday.|||||||
Thomas had only 17 yards on four attempts during the season opener against Washington.
Thomas has left in the first quarter after taking a hit to the head against the San Francisco 49ers in their NFC divisional round playoff. The team said Thomas would not return.|||||||
Thomas caught a pass from Drew Brees on the Saints' opening drive Saturday and absorbed a vicious blow from Donte Whitner just short of the goal line. Whitner jarred the ball loose, and Patrick Willis recovered for the 49ers at their own 2-yard line.
Thomas has been fined $12,500 for a uniform violation and a touchdown celebration in which he placed a bow on a football and gave it to a fan.|||||||
The fine for the celebration is $7,500. Thomas also violated NFL policies by wearing Christmas-themed green and red tape on his black and gold Saints uniform, and his fine for that is $5,000. Notice of the fines was taped to Thomas' locker by teammates with a big red bow on top as part of a prank.
Thomas had pedestrian numbers New Orleans wrapped up the NFC South title with a 45-16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.|||||||
Thomas carried nine times for 53 yards and had two catches for four.
