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The Las Vegas Raiders are deep at tight end, as they have arguably the best tight end in the National Football League in Brock Bowers, and one of the best tight ends to enter the league in recent memory other than Bowers, Michael Mayer.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 5

Watch: Raiders TE Ian Thomas Speaks Following Training Camp

The Las Vegas Raiders signed Ian Thomas, adding another talented tight end to the roster. He has performed well in training camp so far, as he gradually establishes himself within the offense.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / July 28

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NFL News / Silver and Black Pride / April 28

Raiders roster: Get to know Ian Thomas

Veteran tight end will be a backup The Las Vegas Raiders have recently signed veteran tight end Ian Thomas as a free agent recently. Let’s take a closer look at Thomas: Size: 6-2, 260 pounds.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Silver and Black Pride / March 31

Raiders tight end: Thomas or Mayer?

Should Raiders trade Michael Mayer now? We all know, of course, the Las Vegas Raiders are in fine shape at the tight end position where Brock Bowers established himself as an elite player at the position as a rookie.

NFL News / Raiders Newswire / March 29

Raiders Agree To Deal With Veteran TE Ian Thomas

The Las Vegas Raiders announced that they have agreed to a deal with veteran tight end Ian Thomas, who spent the first seven years of his career with the Carolina Panthers.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / March 25

Veteran tight end signs with Raiders to bolster depth

As hard as it is to believe, the Las Vegas Raiders have a slight issue with their tight end room. Despite the record-smashing rookie season by Brock Bowers, the Raiders may have precious little behind him.

NFL News / Field Level Media / March 25

NFL transactions: Raiders sign DT Fotu, TE Thomas

The Las Vegas Raiders signed unrestricted free agent defensive tackle Leki Fotu and tight end Ian Thomas to contracts on Tuesday. Terms of the deals were not announced by the team.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 25

Raiders Announce They Signed TE Ian Thomas

The Las Vegas Raiders announced they have signed TE Ian Thomas to a contract. Thomas has built a reputation as primarily a blocking tight end and will add some depth for the Raiders there. Thomas, 28, is a former fourth-round pick of the Panthers back in 2018 out of Indiana.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 23

Panthers linked to veteran trade target who'd finally replace Ian Thomas

While their need at wide receiver will get more attention, the Carolina Panthers need to upgrade their tight end room just as badly, if not even moreso.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / November 18, 2024

Panthers place TE on IR with calf injury

With the Panthers coming off their bye week, the front office made a series of moves on Monday. Most notably, the team placed tight end Ian Thomas on injured reserve.

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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 18, 2024

Panthers Announced Four Roster Moves

The Carolina Panthers announced they have placed TE Ian Thomas on injured reserve and promoted CB Caleb Farley from the practice squad to the active roster. Carolina also designated OLB Amare Barno to return from injured reserve.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 14, 2024

Ian Thomas tells Panthers insider what happened on Andy Dalton interception that was intended for him

If the Carolina Panthers are the worst team in the NFL at one position it's probably quarterback. If there's room for two, tight end fits the description, as well.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 13, 2024

Panthers inactives: Diontae Johnson cleared, Ian Thomas makes his 2024 debut

This evening, the Carolina Panthers (1-4) and Atlanta Falcons (3-2) will square off in an NFC South battle at Bank of America Stadium. As reported on Friday, the Panthers will be without veteran pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney who is nursing a shoulder injury.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7, 2024

Panthers Make Six Moves, Place TE Ian Thomas On IR

The Panthers announced several moves on Saturday, including placing TE Ian Thomas on injured reserve. In additional moves, the team is signing TE Feleipe Franks and DT Jayden Peevy to the active roster and promoting RB Mike Boone and CB Lonnie Johnson from the practice squad.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 3, 2024

Position battles to watch in Panthers training camp

NFL training camp season is almost here. The Panthers begin their program with rookies reporting on July 19 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, while veterans join four days later on the 23rd.

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