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AFC South Standings

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4-1-0 8-3-0
2-2-0 6-5-0
1-2-0 6-5-0
0-2-0 4-7-0

2023 Defensive

STATS CMB
Total Tackles
INT
Interceptions
TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
FUM
Forced Fumbles
SCK
Sacks
Regular Season 47 0 0 2 0.0

Top Tavierre Thomas News

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

    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: Inactive again

    Thomas (coach's decision) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

    Thomas is a healthy scratch for the second week in a row, but it seems as if the Texans are just trying to give the veteran cornerback some extra time to recover from hand surgery, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. The 27-year-old is expected to start at nickel for Houston's defense once he's ready to return to the field.

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  • Texans' Tavierre Thomas: Not playing Week 5

    Thomas (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Falcons.

    Thomas missed the last two weeks after undergoing surgery for a broken hand sustained in Week 2 against the Colts. He appears to be over the injury after practicing in full this week but will sit out an additional game. Grayland Arnold is set to see extended work at corner behind Steven Nelson and Ka'dar Hollman.

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  • Texans' Tavierre Thomas: Practices fully Wednesday

    Thomas (hand) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

    The Texans' nickel cornerback, Thomas missed the previous two games with injury but appears ready to return against the Falcons this Sunday. Thomas has recorded 13 tackles and one forced fumble on 83 defensive snaps this season.

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  • Texans' Tavierre Thomas: Missing second straight week

    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

    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

    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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  • Texans' Tavierre Thomas: Sustains broken hand

    Thomas suffered a broken hand during Sunday's 31-20 loss versus Indianapolis and will undergo surgery, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports.

    It's not clear for how long, but it seems likely Thomas will miss some time as he works through the issue. In the meantime, Shaquill Griffin will probably see increased playing time.

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  • Texans' Tavierre Thomas: Re-signs with Houston

    The Texans re-signed Thomas on a one-year, $3 million deal Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Thomas appeared in just 10 games last season, spending the first seven weeks on IR with a quadriceps injury. The veteran corner finished the season with 41 tackles (23 solo), one pass defensed and two forced fumbles. Thomas will likely find himself in a rotational role once again heading into the 2023 campaign.

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  • Texans' Tavierre Thomas: Restored to active roster

    Thomas (quadriceps) was activated to the Texans' 53-man roster Thursday.

    Thomas spent the first seven weeks of the season on Houston's IR with a quadriceps injury before being designated to return to practice last Wednesday. Now, the second-year cornerback will be available to suit up for the first heading into Thursday's game against the Eagles. Thomas played 618 defensive snaps and collected 86 tackles, four passes defended and two interceptions over 17 games with the Texans last season, and he could play a prominent reserve role if Desmond King (knee) is held out against Philadelphia.

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  • Texans' Tavierre Thomas: Returns to practice

    Thomas (quadriceps) has been designated to return from injured reserve and is back at practice Wednesday.

    Thomas has returned to practice following the quadriceps injury he suffered in August, and the team will now have 21 days to either add him to the active roster or leave him on IR the rest of the season. The 26-year-old is expected to serve as an option at nickelback on defensive packages and operate as a special-teams ace when healthy.

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  • Texans' Tavierre Thomas: Shifted to IR

    Thomas (quadriceps) was placed on the Texans' injured reserve Thursday.

    Thomas has been sidelined indefinitely with a strained quadriceps since Aug. 17, and he will now be forced to remain out through at least the first four games of the regular season. The 26-year-old cornerback recorded 86 tackles, four passes defended and two interceptions over 17 games with Houston last year, and he is likely expected to play a major role once again when healthy in 2022. Until Thomas returns, Desmond King and Isaac Yiadom should see increased usage in the Texans' secondary.

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  • Texans' Tavierre Thomas: Out indefinitely with pulled quad

    Thomas pulled his quadriceps and is out indefinitely, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

    After solidifying himself as a special-teams ace early in his career, Thomas signed with the Texans last year and served as the team's nickelback, totaling a career-high 86 tackles and two interceptions. His absence will likely heat up competition in Houston's secondary, which features plenty of unproven talent.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 5-10, 205 lbs
Birthplace: Detroit, MI
Age: 27
School: Ferris St.
Experience: 6