MIKE THOMAS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Acquisition of WR Thomas Gives Lions Depth
The Detroit Lions acquired wide receiver Mike Thomas from the Jacksonville Jaguars for a mid-round pick earlier this week. The Lions employ three and four receiver sets often on offense, so the desire to obtain more depth at the position is understandable.
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November 01, 2012
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Jaguars Receiver Mike Thomas Traded to Lions for Undisclosed Draft Pick
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A year after giving Mike Thomas a new contract, the Jacksonville Jaguars are giving him a new home.
The Jaguars traded Thomas to the Detroit Lions on Tuesday for an undisclosed draft pick.
The trade makes sense for both sides.
The Lions (3-4) lost receiver Nate Burleson for the season last week, so Thomas gives them depth behind Calvin Johnson...
Lions add speed to receiving corps by adding Mike Thomas
The Detroit Lions made a minor deal before Thursday’s trading deadline, acquiring speedy wide receiver Mike Thomas from the Jacksonville Jaguars. The terms of the deal are still unknown.
The 5-foot-8, 198-pound Thomas had a career year for the Jaguars in 2010, catching 66 passes for 820 yards and four touchdowns.
His production slid in 2011 with rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert...
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October 30, 2012
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Jaguars trade WR Thomas to Lions
The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded receiver Mike Thomas to the Detroit Lions for an undisclosed draft pick.
Thomas signed a three-year extension worth $18 million last October. The deal includes $9 million guaranteed.
The trade makes sense for both sides.
The Lions (3-4) lost receiver Nate Burleson for the season last week, so Thomas gives them depth behind Calvin Johnson, Titus...
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October 30, 2012
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Lions acquire Mike Thomas
The Detroit Lions made a trade Tuesday to acquire Jacksonville receiverreturn specialist Mike Thomas in an exchange for an undisclosed draft pick.
The deal is pending Thomas passing a physical with the Lions. To make room on the roster, the club released cornerback Justin Miller.
Thomas, a fourth-round draft pick in 2009, has 13 catches for 80 yards and no touchdowns in seven games...
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October 30, 2012
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Jacksonville Jaguars Fantasy Spotlight: WR Mike Thomas
Continuing along with our fantasy focus, this weeks spotlight will be on Jags receiver Mike Thomas. In 2010, Thomas accumulated his best year as a pro. He had 66 receptions, 820 yards, and 4 touchdowns. The ceiling was high for Thomas, as we figured his production would only increase in age. Last year for Thomas was, well, awful.
In 2011, Thomas was inserted as a starting ...
Jaguars are not expected to release WR Thomas
By Anthony Caruso III
The Capital Sports Report
Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer
The Jacksonville Jaguars are not expected to release wide receiver Mike Thomas.
Thomas is due $1 million this season and a million for the 2013 season. He also received $1.5 million of a $3.5 million dollar roster bonus this past March.
He will receive the next $2 million next spring. Even with his...
Jags’ Mike Thomas blames coaching for poor season
Two years ago, Mike Thomas was one of the league’s up-and-coming receivers, hauling in 66 passes while playing on a basic, run-first offense. In 2011, he couldn’t repeat that success — not even coming come close — and now lets us know why.
Thomas told the Florida Times-Union that the prior coaching staff may be at fault for the poor production, as Jacksonville’s receiving...
Jaguars WR Thomas has 'a shot' to play vs. Titans
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Mike Thomas passed a concussion test and may be able to play in Saturday's game against the AFC South rival Tennessee Titans.
Thomas practiced on a limited basis on Thursday, prompting interim coach Mel Tucker to say that he has "a shot" to play against the Titans. Thomas sat out last week's contest against the Atlanta Falcons...
Thomas inactive for Jaguars with concussion
Receiver Mike Thomas was inactive Thursday night for Jacksonville's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Thomas, who's started 23 of 29 games over the past two seasons, suffered a concussion in Sunday's win over Tampa Bay.
Rookie Chastin West was making his first career start in Thomas' place. The Jaguars signed West off Green Bay's practice squad three months...
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December 15, 2011
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