Blessed with top-tier speed and great hands. Is a constant threat to make the big play, especially as a return man. A very hard worker. A decent route-runner at his best in short range.
Flaws:
Somewhat miscast as a true No. 1 receiver: lacks ideal size and overall physicality for a top target and doesn't get great yardage after the catch. Can be slowed down at the jam.
Career Potential:
Slightly above-average wideout / good return man.
Movements & Injuries
2012
10/30/2012
Acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars.
2011
12/14/2011
Concussion, out.
10/06/2011
Re-signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars to a three-year contract extension.
2009
7/09/2009
Signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars to a four-year contract.
Career Transactions
2012
10/30/2012
Jacksonville Jaguars traded Mike Thomas to the Detroit Lions for an undisclosed draft pick.
2009
4/26/2009
Drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 4th round (107th overall) in 2009.
Player News
Lions guarantee portion of Thomas' salary | 04/08/2013 6:24 PM
News
By keeping WR Mike Thomas on the roster beyond last Friday, the Lions guaranteed $1 million of his 2013 base salary.
Dave Birkett on Twitter
Impact
When the Lions acquired Thomas for a fifth-round pick last season, they surely expected more than five catches over nine games. It's a surprising decision from Detroit's standpoint after Thomas was benched for Kris Durham down the stretch. GM Martin Mayhew will hope an offseason to learn the offense improves drop-prone Thomas' production. We're much less optimistic.
