Indianapolis Colts’ free company security Rodney Thomas will likely be enjoying elsewhere in 2026.
According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Thomas is signing with the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks. The contract particulars haven’t been reported at the moment.
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After enjoying almost 1,700 snaps in his first two NFL seasons, Thomas’ position has been considerably lowered over the past two years — enjoying 248 mixed snaps, 150 of which got here in 2025.
Thomas fills the free security position and may very well be a backup possibility behind Cam Bynum.
While his defensive position was small, Thomas did play 275 particular groups snaps throughout 5 totally different phases this previous season, per PFF.
Why didn’t the Colts re-sign Rodney Thomas?
Given Thomas’ lowered position through the years, the writing was on the wall. Whether his growth plateaued and/or didn’t gel with Lou Anarumo’s scheme final season, the Colts gave the impression to be able to go in a unique route.
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With that mentioned, security may be very a lot a necessity this offseason. The beginning position subsequent to Cam Bynum is out there with Nick Cross signing with Washington, to not point out that it is a very inexperienced place group exterior of Bynum.
(This article will likely be up to date.)
This article initially appeared on Colts Wire: NFL free agency: Seahawks sign Colts’ S Rodney Thomas
