Thomas, 24, spent the 2024 spring season with the Birmingham Stallions of the UFL, seeing action in 12 games and finishing with 23 total tackles and 3 interceptions. The 6-foot-2, 215-pounder, originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with the Chicago Bears out of Western Michigan in 2022. He began his rookie year on the practice squad before being signed to the 53-man roster on Nov. 29 and seeing action in five games. Thomas started the 2023 season on the Chicago practice and was elevated for one game before being released on Oct. 29.