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act of desperation: Panthers interested in 35 yr old DT Hollis Thomas


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"Panthers may have interest in 14-year veteran DT Hollis Thomas, 35, who was cut by Rams Wednesday and is a former Eagles and Saints starter"

- Charlotte Observer

he went undrafted in 1996 picked up by Eagles. signed with NO in 2006, cut in 2008. signed and cut by rams in 2009. 20 career sacks 219 career tackles

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Released by the St. Louis Rams on Tuesday, veteran defensive tackle Hollis Thomas visited the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday. Injuries have left the Panthers thin at defensive tackle, with former Ram Damione Lewis the only experienced player still healthy.

http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/around-the-horns/around-the-horns/2009/09/former-rams-dt-hollis-thomas-visits-carolina/

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I doubt that. He's probably done in the NFL but with our DT situation, who knows, we still might pick him up.

Oh... just a reminder, this guy is coming off his suspension soon and will be available to play week 5.

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And still unsigned :D

I wonder how expensive he would be and if the Panthers could afford him,if they were interested in obtaining him?:confused5:

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