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NFL Football Players Draft Injuries Rookies Season SuperbowlPublished: December 11, 2009
Thomas was signed as a free agent for the Pats during the 2006 offseason. He signed a five year contract worth $ 35 million with a guaranteed $ 20 million. At the time this seemed like a great deal. The Pats linebackers were starting to age and Thomas was expected to take their places.
Thomas who had orginally been drafted by the Ravens in 2000 was just coming off of an All Pro year where he recorded a career high 106 tackes and 11 sacks. He seemed like a perfect fit for the Pats defense.
His first year in New England wasn't his best as he rotated in and out at linebacker for the Pats. He finally got his chance at starting after Rosevelt Colvin was placed on injured reserve in November of the 2007 season.
He continued to be the starter entering the 2008 season leading the team in sacks with five until he was placed on injured reserve in W...
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