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• Buccaneers' Tavierre Thomas: Cross-training at multiple spots

  07/27/2024 • By RotoWire

  Thomas is seeing reps at nickelback, strong safety and free safety early in training camp, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. Thomas signed with the Buccaneers this offseason after spending the last three seasons with the Texans, arriving with extensive experience playing the slot and 22 career starts overall. Thomas has already recorded two interceptions in the first three days of camp, and head coach Todd Bowles is taking advantage of the six-year veteran's versatility by having him cross-train at three positions in order to maximize his value to the secondary.

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• Texans' Tavierre Thomas: Second-most tackles in win

  11/07/2023 • By RotoWire

  Thomas had nine tackles (seven solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 39-37 win over the Buccaneers. Working behind starters Steven Nelson and Shaquill Griffin, Thomas registered the second-most tackles on the team operating as the slot cornerback. He missed four games earlier this season dealing with a hand injury, but he has registered 16 total tackles in his last two outings while playing 97 defensive snaps across the two contests.

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• Texans' Tavierre Thomas: Missing second straight week

  09/29/2023 • By RotoWire

  Thomas (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. The 27-year-old underwent surgery after breaking his hand during the Texans' Week 2 loss to the Colts, so it's no surprise he's missing his second consecutive week. With Thomas missing time, Grayland Arnold is expected to see an uptick in work as the team's top nickel corner.

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• Texans' Tavierre Thomas: Won't suit up Sunday

  09/22/2023 • By RotoWire

  Thomas (hand) is listed as out for Sunday's game at Jacksonville. Thomas missed practice all week with a hand injury and reportedly underwent surgery Tuesday, so he'll be sidelined for at least one game as he recovers. Grayland Arnold is expected to replace him as the Texans' top nickel corner.

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• Texans' Tavierre Thomas: Unlikely to play in Week 3

  09/21/2023 • By RotoWire

  Thomas (hand) is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports. Thomas suffered a broken hand in Sunday's 31-20 loss to the Colts and underwent surgery, so it comes as no surprise that he's expected to be sidelined for Week 3. It's unclear how long Thomas might be sidelined beyond this weekend, but in the meantime, Grayland Arnold is expected to serve as the Texans' top nickel corner.

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