Thomas (shoulder) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Thomas was a full participant in Friday's practice, which was enough for him to fade an injury tag for Sunday's road tilt. He has five catches on as many targets for 60 yards and one touchdown through seven regular-season games and will continue to serve as the Raiders' TE3 behind Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer.
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Raiders' Ian Thomas: Remains limited Thursday
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Thomas (shoulder) was a limited participant at the Raiders' practice Thursday.
Thomas has logged back-to-back limited practices to open the week as a result of a shoulder injury he suffered in Week 7 versus the Rams. The tight end will have one more chance to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the Jets.
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Raiders' Ian Thomas: Limited to open Week 8 prep
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Thomas (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.
Thomas picked up a shoulder injury against the Rams in Week 7, although he was cleared to return to the contest and finished with one catch on as many targets for eight yards. He would avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets if he were to practice in full over the next two days.
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Raiders' Ian Thomas: Back in action
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Thomas (shoulder) has returned to Sunday's contest against the Rams, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Thomas is back in action after briefly being sidelined with a shoulder injury that he suffered early in the game. He'll continue to operate as a depth option at tight end behind Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer versus Los Angeles.
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Raiders' Ian Thomas: Dealing with shoulder injury
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Thomas (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Rams.
Thomas suffered a shoulder injury early in the first half, and his status for the rest of the game is now uncertain. In his absence, Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer will continue to operate as the Raiders' primary options at tight end.
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Raiders' Ian Thomas: Secures TD in loss to Kansas City
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Thomas caught both of his targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.
Thomas logged just 26 of 84 offensive snaps, playing well behind Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer at tight end, but the veteran Thomas has carved out a prominent blocking role under coach Klint Kubiak. Thomas has three grabs for 43 yards and the score across four games this season and isn't relevant in fantasy.
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Raiders' Ian Thomas: Sees offensive snaps in win
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Thomas played 31 offensive snaps but did not record any stats in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Dolphins.
Thomas played 45 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps during Week 1, helping Ashton Jeanty to a 102-yard rushing day. The No. 3 tight end figures to primarily operate in the trenches unless multiple injuries strike the tight-end position.
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Raiders' Ian Thomas: Re-ups with Raiders
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Las Vegas re-signed Thomas to a one-year contract Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Thomas will run it back with the Raiders after having secured all 13 of his targets for 114 yards across 15 regular-season appearances with the team in 2025. He projects for a blocking role behind Brock Bowers (knee) and Michael Mayer again next season.
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Raiders' Ian Thomas: Catches all 13 targets in 2025
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Thomas finished the 2025 season with 13 receptions for 114 yards on 13 targets over 15 games.
After spending seven seasons in Carolina, Thomas produced a first down on five of his 13 catches with the Raiders while providing depth and blocking reps behind fellow tight ends Brock Bowers (knee) and Michael Mayer. Thomas, who turns 30 years old in June, will be an unrestricted free agent again this offseason.
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Raiders' Ian Thomas: Overcomes calf issue
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Thomas (calf) logged a full practice Wednesday.
Thomas was sidelined for the Raiders' Week 15 game against the Eagles. After logging a full session, he should be ready to return Sunday against the Texans. While Thomas has logged around a 50 percent offensive snap rate in his last few healthy games, he has not reached 40 receiving yards in a game this season and has surpassed 20 yards only once.
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Raiders' Ian Thomas: Questionable to play Sunday
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Thomas (calf) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.
Thomas continued to trend in a positive direction with full participation in practice Friday after opening the week as a non-participant with a calf injury sustained in Week 14. The 29-year-old's progression is a good sign for his availability Sunday against the Eagles. If Thomas is unable to play, Carter Runyon will act as the No. 3 tight end behind Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer.
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Raiders' Ian Thomas: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Thomas (calf) did not practice Wednesday.
Thomas suffered a calf injury during the second half of this past Sunday's loss to the Broncos and did not return. His practice participation over the next two days will shed light on his status heading into this Sunday's game against the Eagles.
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Raiders' Ian Thomas: Notches season high in receptions
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Thomas caught all four of his targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Browns.
Thomas assumed the TE2 role behind Brock Bowers after Michael Mayer exited the contest early due to an ankle injury, and Thomas took advantage of the opportunity with a season-high four receptions. Given the Raiders' affinity for 12 personnel, Thomas could be in line for a similar workload against the Chargers in Week 13 if Mayer remains sidelined.
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Raiders' Ian Thomas: Rips off longest gain of season
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Thomas was on the field for 17 of the Raiders' 60 snaps on offense and recorded a 20-yard reception on his lone target in Monday's 33-16 loss to the Cowboys.
Thomas' 20-yard catch and run in the first quarter represented his longest gain of the season and Las Vegas' second-longest play of the night. The 29-year-old has suited up in all 10 of the Raiders' games this season, but he remains the clear No. 3 tight end on the depth chart behind Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer.
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Raiders' Ian Thomas: Records three catches
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Thomas caught all three of his targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 40-6 loss to the Colts.
Thomas' three receptions were his first of the season after he failed to earn a single target in the first four games of the season. With both Brock Bowers (knee) and Michael Mayer (concussion) sidelined, the veteran led all Raiders' tight ends in snaps. Thomas played 38 of the Raiders' 68 offensive snaps, ahead of both Albert Okwuegbunam (31) and Carter Runyon (6). Even if Bowers and Mayer continue to be sidelined, the 29-year-old Thomas should be ignored for fantasy purposes based on his limited potential as a pass catcher. The Raiders will host the Titans in Week 6.
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Raiders' Ian Thomas: Lands in Las Vegas
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The Raiders signed Thomas (calf) to a contract Tuesday.
Thomas spent the first seven seasons of his NFL career in Carolina, and he now bolsters a Raiders tight end corps led by 2024 rookie phenom Brock Bowers and trade candidate Michael Mayer. Thomas is capable of contributing in a depth role as both a blocker and pass catcher, so his presence could make it easier for the team to move on from Mayer. He appeared in five games (two starts) with the Panthers in 2024 before landing on IR with a calf injury, but Thomas figures to be ready to go for the start of offseason activities.
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Panthers' Ian Thomas: Dealing with calf issue
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Thomas is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 10 game against the Giants due to a calf injury, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Thomas was hurt in the first half and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. If he's unable to get back into the game, it would further thin a Panthers tight-end corps that is already without Tommy Tremble (back).
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Panthers' Ian Thomas: Cleared to play
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Thomas (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Commanders, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Thomas didn't get much playing time the past two weeks with Tommy Tremble in concussion protocol, and it seems Tremble may soon get clearance after practicing without restrictions Thursday and Friday. Rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders is the most interesting Carolina tight end for fantasy purposes, and it remains to be seen what his workload looks like if Tremble and Thomas are simultaneously available for the first time this season.
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Panthers' Ian Thomas: Active against Falcons
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Thomas (calf) is active for Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Thomas' active status was foreshadowed by a combination of his activation from injured reserve Saturday and the ruling out of position mate Tommy Tremble due to a concussion. With Thomas now officially in uniform for the first time this season, the veteran tight end projects to split duties at the position with rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders versus Atlanta.
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Panthers' Ian Thomas: Activated, expected to play Week 6
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Thomas (calf) was activated off injured reserve Saturday and is expected to suit up Sunday versus Atlanta, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Thomas injured his calf in early August and hasn't yet suited up this season. That's expected to change Sunday, as the tight end is expected to make his 2024 debut, per Zietlow. Thomas will likely take over the starting role at the position, and his return comes at a good time for Carolina with Tommy Tremble ruled out Sunday due to a concussion.
