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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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 / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 12

Panthers roster moves: Ian Thomas and Marquis Haynes are back to party like it's 2018

The Carolina Panthers have announced a series of roster and practice squad moves heading into tomorrow afternoon's road game against the division rival Atlanta Falcons.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 9

Panthers injuries: Jadeveon Clowney sits, Dane Jackson and Ian Thomas inching closer to return

The Carolina Panthers altered their practice schedule this week with today not being a fully padded practice. The injury list continues to grow by the week and for a team that's already lost several key pieces on both sides of the ball, they have to be smart with how they handle other banged-up players throughout the practice week.

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / October 5

Panthers place LB Shaq Thompson on IR, rule out TE Ian Thomas, CB Dane Jackson

The Carolina Panthers on Saturday downgraded tight end Ian Thomas and cornerback Dane Jackson to out for Sunday's game against the host Chicago Bears, and as expected placed linebacker Shaq Thompson on injured reserve.

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / September 7

Panthers place TE Ian Thomas (calf) on IR

The Carolina Panthers placed Ian Thomas on injured reserve Saturday and signed fellow tight end Feleipe Franks to the 53-man roster. Thomas will miss the team's next four weeks due to a calf injury.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7

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

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