Azareye'h Thomas Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Jets vs Jaguars game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 21, 2025
Cleared to play Baltimore
Thomas (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Thomas was a full participant in practice all week, and he's been cleared by an independent neurologist to exit the league's concussion protocol. The rookie third-rounder has stepped into a more prominent role in the Jets' secondary following Sauce Gardner's trade to the Colts in early November.
Nov 19, 2025
Will be cleared from protocol
Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Wednesday that Thomas will be cleared from concussion protocol, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear whether Thomas has already cleared protocol following Glenn's comments Wednesday, but it appears as if he'll return for the Jets' Week 12 matchup against the Ravens on Sunday. The rookie corner from Florida State has recorded 12 total tackles and four passes defensed across just nine appearances this season. He's likely to have a larger role on the Jets' defense with Sauce Gardner being dealt to the Colts in early November.
Nov 12, 2025
Won't play vs. Patriots
Thomas (concussion) has been ruled out for the Jets matchup versus the Patriots on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Thomas remains in the league's concussion protocol after sustaining a concussion in the Week 10 win over the Browns. In the 21-year-old's absence, Qwan'tez Stiggers could see increased playing time against New England.
Nov 10, 2025
Absent from practice
Thomas (concussion) was estimated to be a non-participant at Monday's walkthrough, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas suffered a concussion in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns, so his absence Monday comes as a no surprise. The cornerback is facing an uphill battle to being available for Thursday night's contest against the Patriots, and if he's unavailable, Quan'tez Stiggers would be a candidate to see an increase in workload in New York's secondary.
Nov 9, 2025
Won't return Sunday
Thomas (head) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Thomas went to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion after taking a hit to the head. It's unclear whether he's been officially diagnosed with a concussion, but he has not been cleared to return to Sunday's game, so Ja'Sir Taylor and Qwan'tez Stiggers are slated for more snaps at outside corner the rest of the way.
Nov 9, 2025
Questionable to return Sunday
Thomas is going through concussion evaluations and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns, Brian Costello of The New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
The cornerback had two solo tackles and a pass breakup before leaving the contest. Thomas stepped into a starting role after Sauce Gardner was traded to the Colts this past week. Ja'Sir Taylor or Qwan'tez Stiggers could replace Thomas on Sunday.
Sep 3, 2025
Healthy ahead of Week 1
Thomas (shoulder) did not appear on the Jets' injury report Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas was nursing a shoulder injury throughout August, but he now appears to be back to full health ahead of Week 1. The 21-year-old is expected to operate as a depth option at cornerback behind Sauce Gardner (leg) and Brandon Stephens in 2025.
Aug 5, 2025
Exits practice
Thomas (shoulder) left practice early Tuesday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports
ANALYSIS
n his first career training camp, Thomas has suffered a minor setback, injuring his shoulder on Tuesday. The 21-year-old was drafted in the third round this year after spending three years at Florida State. The severity of his injury is unknown, and the Jets hope it doesn't get in the way of him getting valuable reps in the preseason.
Apr 25, 2025
Jets add big corner in Round 3
The Jets selected Thomas in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 73rd overall.
ANALYSIS
Thomas (6-foot-2, 197 pounds) was a standout starter at Florida State and has a prototypical build to play press coverage on the boundary, especially when you factor in his 32 and 3/8-inch arms. Indeed, Thomas' height and reach could make him mistakeable for Sauce Gardner at times, though Thomas lacks the athleticism that Gardner boasts. Thomas will need to be careful against downfield speed in the NFL, because his 4.60-second pro day 40-yard dash implies he will be a liability any farther than 15 or so yards from the line of scrimmage.
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