Seven-time Pro Bowl inside linebacker Zach Thomas has reached a contract agreement in principle with the Dallas Cowboys. According to ESPN’s John Clayton, Thomas signed a one-year deal worth $3 million.
The Patriots were in the running to sign the veteran, as were the Jets and Saints. However, in the end the Cowboys not only met Thomas’ contract demands, they offered the former Dolphin something no other team could: a chance to come home. Thomas is a native of Pampa, TX and played his college ball at Texas Tech. He had originally scheduled to meet with the Cowboys later in the week but changed his mind and flew to Indy to meet with Dallas on Friday. The two sides agreed in principle Saturday morning and Thomas is now a member of the Dallas Cowboys.
February 23, 2008 at 3:29 pm
This was a great move for the Pats not to make.
February 23, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Thomas has had a great career but with his concussion/migraine problems it is very doubtful he would have lasted the whole season. I don’t see it as a big loss.
February 23, 2008 at 6:31 pm
i think thomas has taken too many hits to the head.
February 23, 2008 at 8:10 pm
They could’ve used him as a body inside though. He’s probably better than both Bruschi and Seau and as Colvins injury showed last year, they need bodies at the LB position. I still think it would’ve been a decent signing as long as not too much was expected.
February 24, 2008 at 1:20 pm
This was a good move. The Patriots can now bring in some fresh players, and I know T.J. Slaughter and others will be ready!