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He\u2019ll revert to injured reserve if he\u2019s not claimed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thomas, 26, is a former fifth-round pick by the Cardinals in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Clemson.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was in the second year of a four-year, $4,370,624 rookie contract and due a base salary of $960,000 in 2025 when the Cardinals waived him in November. He caught on with the Texans\u2019 practice squad.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
In 2025, Thomas appeared in four games for the Cardinals but didn\u2019t record any stats.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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