Demaryius Thomas‘s tenure with the Texans has come to an end, as the team announced it has released the veteran wideout. James Palmer of the NFL Network first reported (via Twitter) that the release was forthcoming, and ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates tweets that Thomas was released with a failed physical designation.
After spending eight-plus seasons with the Broncos, the 31-year-old was traded to the Texans (along with a seventh-rounder) for a fourth-rounder and seventh-rounder back in October. Thomas proceeded to play in seven games for Houston, hauling in 23 receptions for 275 yards and two touchdowns. However, he tore his Achilles in late December, ending his season.
As Palmer notes, the release isn’t an indication that the Texans think Thomas is done. The wideout tore his Achilles during the 2011 offseason, but he was fully healthy after only six months. It will naturally take the veteran a bit more time to recover this time around, but it doesn’t sound like this is the end of the road for the receiver (though Yates observes that Thomas does have a long recovery ahead of him).
Thomas was due $14MM next season, but thanks to an “out” in his contract, the Texans won’t be left with any dead cap. The team could theoretically look to re-sign Thomas at a smaller cap number, although the team is already pretty deep at the position. As of right now, the Texans will roll into next season with DeAndre Hopkins, Keke Coutee, and Will Fuller (who’s recovering from an ACL injury) atop their depth chart.
Thomas to the browns and the browns to the super bowl after signing Hunt
Thomas has been “done” since Peyton left..
2016 & 2017 DT would say otherwise…
Browns in super bowl literally made me laugh out loud
It’s not making Vegas laugh.
No because Vegas loves suckers.
Browns have a better chance at winning the division than PIT does… im not sure whats funny about then being contenteders. Especially after the Hunt signing…
Hogans probably gone & the patriots had interest in Thomas. Wouldn’t be surprised if the sign him
I see thomas in a Patriots uniform! The Pats are going to lose Chris Hogan to free agency so why not sign Thomas? He would be playing with an elite quarterback once again and might revive his career
Price tag might be too high.
I think they are paying Hogan more than what they would pay Thomas
Come to the Patriots!
Big bodied receiver the ravens could use. Depends on the cap number but we have a great history with vet receivers
Indeed. Harbaugh knows how to get the best out of his vets.
Hopefully Lamar Jackson throws it his way instead of doing a 20-yard dash.
Ya just like Crabtree ..
This would be a classic Belichick pick up. See what’s left in the tank. Great red zone option. Even more so if Gronk is retired. If not that’s not a bad receiving corps at all
Dolphins love second hand players with big names …maybe we will give him a large contract to get injured / bust
A lot of teams will be in play for DT.Skins Eagles Cardinals engals Cowboys Lions Pack Colts Dolphins Pats Pitt SF Tennessee he will have no shortage of offers.