Overview
- The Jets placed the third-round corner on injured reserve on December 13, ending his 2025 season.
- Thomas said on social media he will undergo shoulder surgery in a couple of days.
- He injured his shoulder in Week 14 against the Dolphins and finished with 12 appearances and five starts, including the last five opposite Brandon Stephens.
- His rookie totals were seven passes defended, 22 tackles and two tackles for loss, with deflections in six straight games per team reporting.
- New York activated linebacker Cam Jones and elevated quarterback Adrian Martinez and defensive back Tre Brown, with the 3–10 team also down rookie Tyler Baron at a position group already reshaped by the Gardner deal.