Juanyeh Thomas Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Cowboys vs Lions game on Thursday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 11, 2025
Placed on reserve/NFI list
The Cowboys placed Thomas (migraines) on the reserve/non-football illness list Tuesday, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas has missed two of the past three games due to migraines, and he'll now miss at least the next four contests. Thomas had started each of the last three games in which he appeared, logging at least 91 percent of the defensive snaps in all of those, so it's a significant loss to the Dallas defense. The Cowboys don't have a single truly healthy safety on the roster, as all five are dealing with some sort of injury.
Nov 3, 2025
Cleared for Week 9
Thomas (migraine) is active for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Thomas has missed each of the Cowboys' last two games with a migraine, but he'll be ready to return to face Arizona on Monday Night Football. He should serve as the starting free safety and be in a good position to post solid IDP stats.
Nov 1, 2025
Questionable to face Cards
Thomas (migraine) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Cardinals, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas has been dealing with a migraine for the last three weeks, and he's missed two games as a result. He turned in a full full practice Saturday, which is a positive sign for his return, though his status won't be official until shortly before Monday night's kickoff.
Oct 30, 2025
Still dealing with migraine
Thomas (migraine) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
A migraine has prevented Thomas from playing in the Cowboys' last two games. He would likely have to log a full practice over the next two days to have a realistic chance of being cleared to play against the Cardinals on Monday. Markquese Bell would continue to enjoy an expanded role on defense for as long as Thomas is on the shelf.
Oct 25, 2025
Won't play Sunday
Thomas (migraine) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against Denver.
ANALYSIS
Thomas has been dealing with a migraine for over a week. He was initially deemed questionable for Week 8 on Friday's injury report but has since been downgraded to out and won't travel to Denver. Markquese Bell started and played 100 percent of the Cowboys' defensive snaps last week against Washington and figures to log a hefty workload again Sunday.
Oct 24, 2025
Questionable for Week 8
Thomas (migraine) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas was limited earlier in the week and then logged a DNP on Friday due to migraine issues. If Thomas is unable to play, Alijah Clark would likely draw the start since Donovan Wilson (elbow) has already been ruled out against Denver.
Oct 22, 2025
Limited by migraine
Thomas (migraine) was limited in practice Wednesday, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas was sidelined by the illness in Week 7 after being added to the injury report Thursday. It's positive that he was able to take the field in any capacity Wednesday, but his status for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos remains unclear.
Oct 19, 2025
Inactive for Week 7
Thomas (migraine) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
Thomas missed Friday's practice due to a migraine, and the issue is severe enough for him to miss his first game of the regular season. Markquese Bell will likely start at safety alongside Donovan Wilson in Thomas' absence.
Oct 17, 2025
Questionable to play after DNP
Thomas (head) did not practice Friday and is listed questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas appeared on Thursday's injury report due to a migraine. His inability to practice Friday indicates that he is leaning toward the doubtful side of playing Sunday, though his official status may not be known until Dallas announces its list of inactive players about 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Markquese Bell figures to be the top candidate to start at safety alongside Donovan Wilson if Thomas is not cleared to play.
Oct 16, 2025
Added to injury report
Thomas (head) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas popped up on the injury report at practice Thursday due to a migraine, and his status ahead of Week 7 will be worth monitoring. The safety will look to erase any concerns about his availability by logging a full practice Friday prior to Sunday's matchup with Washington.
Oct 10, 2025
Cleared to play Week 6
Thomas (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Panthers, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas opened the week with back-to-back limited practices while managing an ankle injury, but he's been given the green light to play against Carolina after logging a full practice Friday. He made the second start of his three-year NFL career in the Cowboys' Week 5 win over the Jets, when he played every defensive snap and recorded 10 tackles (five solo). Thomas figures to start at safety alongside Donovan Wilson for as long as Malik Hooker (toe) is on injured reserve.
Oct 8, 2025
Dealing with ankle injury
Thomas was limited in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas was one of 18 Cowboys players listed on Wednesday's injury report. He likely sustained the ankle injury during the Cowboys' Week 5 win over the Jets, when he logged 10 tackles (five solo) while playing every defensive snap. Thomas would avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's road clash against Carolina if he were to practice in full over the next two days.
Oct 6, 2025
Hits for double-digit tackles
Thomas recorded 10 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's win over the Jets.
ANALYSIS
The undrafted fourth-year safety took advantage of a starting assignment after Malik Hooker (toe) landed on IR, reaching double digits for the first time in his career. Thomas will look to stay productive in Week 6 against the Panthers.
Aug 10, 2025
Active for preseason opener
Thomas (lower body) recorded a tackle in Saturday's 31-21 loss to the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Thomas was working through a lower-body injury at training camp, but he was able to be active for the Cowboys' preseason opener. The 25-year-old will likely operate as the top backup at strong safety behind Donovan Wilson, while also having a role as an option at kick returner in 2025.
Aug 4, 2025
Out for another week
Thomas' lower-body injury will likely keep him out for another week of practice, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
The safety and kickoff returner suffered the injury back on July 27. Thomas signed a one-year, $1.03-million contract with the Cowboys in March after playing on 281 special-teams snaps and 90 defensive snaps for the team in 2024, recording 14 tackles (10 solo) and 187 kickoff-return yards, including a touchdown.
Jul 27, 2025
Suffers injury at practice
Thomas (lower body) suffered a lower body injury at the Cowboys' practice Sunday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas sustained an undisclosed lower body injury, and it's unclear how long he'll be sidelined for. More information on his status will likely come in the near future.
Mar 4, 2025
Signs new deal with Dallas
Thomas was signed to a one-year, $1.03 million contract by the Cowboys on Tuesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas was tendered by Dallas as an exclusive rights free agent and he'll return to the team in 2025 for his third year with the Cowboys. The 24-year-old recorded 14 total tackles (10 solo), a forced fumble and a passed defensed while also compiling 187 yards and a touchdown as a kick returner over 13 games in 2024.
Dec 26, 2024
Full participant Thursday
Thomas (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
The safety was also listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimate despite missing the past three games with the injury. Thomas seems like a safe bet to return Sunday against the Eagles. The second-year pro has played on 236 special-teams snaps and 62 defensive snaps in 2024, making 12 tackles (nine solo), defending a pass and forcing a fumble.
Dec 25, 2024
Estimated as non-participant
Thomas (knee) was listed as a non-participant in Dallas' practice estimate Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas is still dealing with a knee injury that forced him to sit out the team's past three matchups. If he unable to practice in at least some capacity on either Thursday or Friday, the 24-year-old will likely be forced to miss the team's Week 16 matchup versus the Eagles.
Dec 22, 2024
No go for Week 16
Thomas (knee) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Buccaneers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas will be unavailable in Week 16 as he continues to nurse the knee injury he suffered in Week 13 against the Giants. The safety plays primarily on special teams, so his absence doesn't carry a major impact on the defense.
Dec 13, 2024
Slated for another absence
Thomas (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 15 contest against Carolina, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas hurt his knee against the Giants in Week 13 and missed this past Monday's loss to Cincinnati. He hasn't practiced at all since suffering the injury, so he didn't appear to be close to being able to suit up this week. Thomas has done most of his work on special teams this season, logging 236 snaps with the unit versus just 62 on defense over 11 games.
Dec 7, 2024
Ruled out for Week 14
Thomas (knee) won't play in Monday's matchup against Cincinnati, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas didn't practice at all this week and will miss his second game of the campaign. The 24-year-old safety was carted off the field against the Giants on Thanksgiving Day and is dealing with a meniscus injury that could keep him out of action for 2-to-3 weeks, per Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site. Thomas' absence will mainly impact the Cowboys' special-teams unit, as he's logged double-digit defensive snaps only twice this season.
Nov 28, 2024
Won't return against Giants
Thomas (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Giants, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
As expected, Thomas will not return to Thursday's game after being carted off the field due to a right knee injury. Israel Mukuamu will be the Cowboys' lone backup safety for the rest of the game behind starters Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson.
Nov 28, 2024
Carted off field Thursday
Thomas (knee) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Giants, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas injured his right knee during a Giants' kick return in the second quarter and was carted off the field, per Todd Archer of ESPN.com. It's unlikely that the 24-year-old safety will return to Thursday's contest, so Israel Mukuamu will serve as the Cowboys' lone backup safety behind starters Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker.
Nov 14, 2024
Practices Thursday
Thomas (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
The safety suffered the concussion during Dallas' Week 9 loss to Atlanta, sat out of practice last week while in concussion protocols and then missed the Cowboys' Week 10 loss to the Eagles. Thomas appears on track to return for the team's Monday night clash with Houston this week. The second-year pro has played on 32 defensive snaps and 179 special-teams snaps in eight games this season, making seven tackles (six solo) and forcing a fumble.
Nov 8, 2024
Won't play against Philadelphia
Thomas (concussion) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas was diagnosed with a concussion during the Cowboys' Week 9 loss to the Falcons. He was unable to practice all week while in concussion protocols, and his next chance to suit up will be Week 11 against the Texans on Monday, Nov. 18. Markquese Bell and Israel Mukuamu will see more rotational snaps at safety Sunday behind starters Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker.
Nov 3, 2024
Iffy to return
Thomas is considered questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Falcons due to a head injury, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas is being evaluated for a concussion, which will determine if he can return or not. In his absence, Markquese Bell and Israel Mukuamu are candidates to see more snaps providing depth at safety.
Oct 25, 2023
Full practice Wednesday
Thomas (hamstring) was a full participant at the Cowboys' practice Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas missed the team's Week 6 win over the Chargers while dealing with a hamstring injury, but he now appears ready to return to the field in Week 8 following their bye week. The 23-year-old will be back in his role as a depth option at safety behind Malik Hooker and Jayron Kearse.
Oct 16, 2023
Out Monday
Thomas (hamstring) is listed as inactive for Monday's contest against the Chargers, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas was a non-participant at practice all week, so this decision is relatively unsurprising. His absence will primarily be felt on special teams, as he has not been a regular member of the Cowboys' secondary rotation.
Aug 29, 2023
Poised to make roster
Thomas appears to have won a spot on the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
An undrafted free agent in 2022, Thomas began last season on the practice squad and ended it on the practice squad injured list for an undisclosed injury. Healthy this offseason, the Georgia Tech product has had a big camp and seems to have secured a depth safety role in the Dallas secondary. That could come with more defensive snaps than expected, as coordinator Dan Quinn likes to use hybrid safety/linebackers, and the team's actual LB corps has been hit by injuries. Thomas' main usage will likely come on special teams, however.
Jan 23, 2023
Inks reserve/future contract
The Cowboys signed Thomas (undisclosed) to a reserve/future contract Monday.
ANALYSIS
Thomas will stick with Dallas after finishing the season on the team's practice squad injured list. While the nature of his issue was never revealed, this injury won't keep the undrafted rookie from securing a new deal with the Cowboys. Thomas will look to make his NFL debut heading into the 2023 season.
Jan 5, 2023
Bound for injured list
The Cowboys placed Thomas (undisclosed) on their practice squad injured list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Thomas will now have to miss at least the next four games as a result of Wednesday's transaction. If the Cowboys win and the Eagles lose this weekend, then Dallas would earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC and Thomas would ultimately be ineligible to return again this season. If the Cowboys earn anything other than the No. 1 seed in the NFC, the 22-year-old safety would be eligible to suit up for the Super Bowl if applicable.
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