Overview
- - NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Daniel Thomas is signing with the Cleveland Browns for the 2026 season.
- - Thomas, a 2020 fifth-round pick by Jacksonville, evolved into a special-teams ace with at least 200 special-teams snaps in each of his final four Jaguars seasons.
- - Jacksonville released Thomas during 2025 roster cutdowns after additions at safety and a crowded depth chart that included Eric Murray, Caleb Ransaw, Rayuan Lane, Andrew Wingard and Darnell Savage.
- - With Detroit in 2025, he appeared in 12 games with two starts and logged 111 defensive snaps, 11 tackles and one pass breakup, according to PFF.
- - He remained a core special-teamer for the Lions last season, totaling 232 special-teams snaps.