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Justin Thomas: Waived by Steelers
Justin Thomas was waived by the Steelers on Monday.Thomas was a longshot to make the team who was cut in order to make room for fellow receiver Ryan Switzer, who the Steelers traded up for Monday. The rookie will become an unrestricted free agent if he passes through waivers unclaimed.
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Steelers' Justin Thomas: Signs reserve/future contract
Justin Thomas signed a reserve/future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, the Steelers' official site reports.Thomas spent time on the Steelers' practice squad throughout the year after failing to make the 53-man roster heading into the regular season. The 23-year-old will now get an opportunity to further his development in the team's offense this offseason.
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Justin Thomas: Latches on with Pittsburgh's practice squad
The Steelers signed Justin Thomas to their practice squad Tuesday.The addition of Thomas will bring another healthy wideout into the organization with Antonio Brown (lower leg) set to miss at least a week of action, but several dominoes need to fall before the former Georgia Tech quarterback has any role in the Pittsburgh passing attack. Instead, Thomas' main focus will likely be impressing the coaching staff in practices down the stretch with the hope of earning an invite to training camp next summer.
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Justin Thomas: Let go from practice squad
Justin Thomas was released from the Steelers' practice squad Monday.Thomas signed with Pittsburgh's practice squad two weeks ago but never was able to make the move up to the 53-man roster. The Steelers will use the open spot on the practice squad to sign offensive tackle Jake Rodgers.
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Justin Thomas: Joins Pittsburgh's practice squad
The Steelers signed Justin Thomas to their practice squad Monday.Thomas previously attended training camp with the Steelers, who cut the former Georgia Tech quarterback prior to the regular-season opener. The organization will bring him back onto the practice squad and continue to oversee his development as a receiver, but even if Thomas receives a promotion to the 53-man roster at some point, he's not expected to earn a meaningful role in the Pittsburgh offense.
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Steelers' Justin Thomas: Signs with Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Justin Thomas agreed to a contract on Wednesday, TribLive.com reports.Thomas, a former quarterback in college, was most recently waived by the Rams. The undrafted rookie currently sits last on a depth chart that holds 11 wide receivers, so his chances of landing on the final roster are slim at best.
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Justin Thomas: Waived by Rams
Justin Thomas was waived by the Rams on Friday, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.Thomas was waived along with fellow receiver C.J. Germany to make room for a pair of defensive signings. Thomas was seen as a long shot to make the team's final roster and will now be on the open market for the second time this offseason.
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Rams' Justin Thomas: Signs pact with LA
Justin Thomas signed with the Rams on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Thomas will be used as a receiver by the Rams, but this is still a stretch in Los Angeles, just as it was in New Orleans. However, he does have the speed and versatility to make it as a receiver or defensive back in the league, having posted a 4.30 40-yard dash at his pro day in Georgia. If he does make the 53-man roster, he'll likely start off in a special teams role.
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Justin Thomas: Released by Saints
Justin Thomas was released by the Saints on Saturday, Nick Underhill of The Advocate reports.Thomas did not figure to have much of a shot at making the Saints' final roster. The undrafted rookie out of Georgia Tech will now look for a more advantageous situation elsewhere.