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Panthers are awarded DT Robert Thomas on waivers from Dolphins per source.


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The Oklahoma prep began his college career at Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College in 2010. Played in 11 games and recorded 51 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and five sacks with two passes batted and one forced fumble. Transferred to Arkansas in '11 and appeared in 12 games (five starts) that fall, tallying 23-2.5-1. Missed one game with a leg injury. In '12, he saw action in all 12 games (two starts) and had 18-5-2.5. Started the first seven games of '13, managing 31-6-3.5 suffering a season-ending broken left leg against South Carolina. Had surgery in October, but had not recovered in time for the NFL Scouting Combine. Team captain.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS

 Has good body mass. Can keep blockers occupied, fight the double team and control gaps. Plays hard and competes. Is a respected team leader.

WEAKNESSES

 Round-bodied. Struggles to play off or split the double team. Limited short-area range and closing burst. Gets stuck in place and struggles to disengage blocks. Lacks power to walk back blockers or generate a push.

DRAFT PROJECTION

 Priority free agent

BOTTOM LINE

 A heavy-bodied, short-range, effort player, Thomas did not finish the season after breaking a bone in his leg. Can fend for a role as a rotational wave backup in the pros. Practice-squad candidate.

 

Age / DOB:   (25) / 2/18/1991
Ht / Wt:   6'1' / 336

Washington Redskins

Thomas was signed by the Washington Redskins on May 10, 2014 as an undrafted free agent. He was promoted to the active roster on September 25.

On September 5, 2015, Thomas was waived for final roster cuts before the start of the regular season.

Seattle Seahawks

Thomas was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad on September 7, 2015. He was waived on November 11.

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots signed Thomas to their practice squad on November 12, 2015.

Miami Dolphins

On December 1, 2015, the Miami Dolphins signed Thomas off the Patriotspractice squad. He was placed on the team's injured reserve on December 8.

On April 28, 2016, Thomas was waived.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/04/29/panthers-add-another-defensive-tackle/

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