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Questionable due to illness Thomas (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Thomas was unable to practice Thursday or Friday. If he doesn't feel better by Sunday, Thomas will likely cede the starting role to Tommy Tremble. Fellow tight end Stephen Sullivan is also questionable due to an illness.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged as questionable Thomas (illness) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice report.

Impact Thomas was a new addition to the team's injury report Thursday. If he is unable to recover from his illness in time to play Sunday against the Broncos, Tommy Tremble will take back over the No. 1 tight end role, while Stephen Sullivan will likely be looking at an uptick in work.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches three passes Thomas caught three of four targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 13-3 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Thomas' three catches marked a season high while his yardage total was his highest since Week 1. Despite still carrying low value ahead of this Sunday's matchup versus the Broncos, Thomas at least put together a decent performance by his standards in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one grab Thomas caught his only target for two yards in Sunday's 37-34 overtime loss to the Falcons.

Impact Thomas and Tommy Tremble had nearly identical snap counts, yet the second-year pro finished with two grabs on four looks for 17 yards. With only four multi-catch outings this season, however, Thomas' spare usage in the passing game shouldn't come as a surprise.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches only look Thomas caught his only target for three yards in Sunday's 21-3 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact Thomas has finished with either one or two receptions in every game this season. However, in topping 20 yards only twice and not yet finding the end zone through seven games, he carries minimal fantasy value.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two more grabs Sunday Thomas caught both his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Rams.

Impact While it was a very modest yardage total, it was good for the best performance of the day by any Panther not named Christian McCaffrey. Thomas has yet to haul in more than two catches or see more than three targets in a game this season, and the team's revolving door at quarterback -- Jacob Eason took over for P.J. Walker (neck) in the second half Sunday -- won't improve the tight end's chances of taking a step forward heading into a Week 7 tilt against the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two catches Thomas caught both of his targets for eight yards in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Thomas has now failed to top 15 receiving yards in any of his last four games, emphasizing his restricted value as more of a blocking tight end.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one grab Thomas caught one of three targets for six yards in Sunday's 26-16 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Thomas overcame an ankle injury during the week to suit up Sunday, but fellow tight end Tommy Tremble played more snaps and caught a season-high three passes for 34 yards. Although another week could help Thomas return to full health, he nonetheless sports restricted fantasy value in a poor Panthers passing attack.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Sunday Thomas (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against Arizona.

Impact Thomas was limited in practice all week due to an ankle injury, but the issue won't prevent him from suiting up in Week 4. Over the first three games of the season, he's secured five of nine targets for 79 yards.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thomas (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday.

Impact Thomas played his typical percentage of snaps Sunday against the Saints, but he apparently picked up an injury along the way, which has left him limited for the Panthers' last two practices. If Thomas is unable to go Sunday against the Cardinals, Tommy Tremble will step into the starting role.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Thomas (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Thomas has handled 60-plus percent of offensive snaps in all three of Carolina's games this season, but he's yet to log more than two catches in a contest. He has two more chances to upgrade his activity level ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two catches Thomas caught two of three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 22-14 win over the Saints.

Impact Thomas played the most snaps of Carolina's tight ends and actually tied with a few others for the team's lead in receptions. Overall, though, he represents a low-upside option in the passing game, especially with quarterback Baker Mayfield yet to breakthrough as a Panther.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Just one grab Thomas caught one of three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Giants.

Impact Thomas' Week 2 performance was more characteristic of him than his 53-yard output to open the campaign. The veteran holds tepid value as someone down the pecking order in an underwhelming passing attack so far.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants seek to start 2-0; Panthers hope to even record

The New York Giants will look to start with a 2-0 record for the first time since 2016 when they host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at MetLife Stadium

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

York's 58-yard FG lifts Browns over Panthers, Mayfield 26-24

Rookie Cade York kicked a go-ahead 58-yard field goal with 8 seconds left, Kareem Hunt scored two touchdowns and the Cleveland Browns spoiled Baker Mayfield’s bid for vengeance wit...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers' Darnold, Gonzalez sustain 'significant' injuries

Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule says backup quarterback Sam Darnold and kicker Zane Gonzalez both suffered “significant” injuries in the 21-0 win over the Buffalo Bills on Frida...

AUGUST 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not expected to play Friday Thomas (ribs) isn't in line to play in Friday's preseason contest at New England, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Thomas got banged up in practice on Wednesday, Aug. 10 and has been sidelined with a rib injury in the meantime. He's among three tight ends that won't suit up Friday -- also, Colin Thompson (calf) and Josh Babicz (undisclosed) -- making Tommy Tremble, Stephen Sullivan and Jared Scott the Panthers available at the position.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

To catch passes again soon Thomas (ribs) is expected to continue catching passes this coming week, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After sustaining a rib injury at practice Tuesday, Thomas was carted off the field and slated to be out 1-to-2 weeks, so the fifth-year tight end may be ahead of schedule in his recovery. Once he returns to the field, he'll be firmly entrenched as the No. 2 tight end to Tommy Tremble.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers to attack with McCaffrey, not worry about injuries

The Carolina Panthers aren’t planning to change their approach with Christian McCaffrey, even though the star running back has missed 23 of the last 33 regular-season games due to...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for a week or two Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday that Thomas (ribs) will be sidelined for a week or two, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Thomas had to be carted off the practice field Tuesday, but it appears like he's avoided a major injury. The 2018 fourth-round pick will likely miss at least one preseason contest, but he's still expected to open the regular season as the primary backup to second-year pro Tommy Tremble.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off with rib injury Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Thomas suffered an injury to his ribs during Tuesday's practice, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Per Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site, Thomas had to be carted off the field after suffering the injury, which is always a concerning sign, but the extent of the issue remains unclear. If healthy, the 2018 fourth-round pick is expected to be the primary backup tight end to second-year pro Tommy Tremble, who has significantly higher fantasy value than Thomas.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Players, coaches react to mandatory use of Guardian Caps

Coaches and players react to the NFL competition committed mandating the use of Guardian Caps for NFL offensive and defensive linemen, linebackers and tight ends through the second...

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Practicing to start camp Thomas, who previously carried an ankle injury this offseason, caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Sam Darnold in Wednesday's practice session, Ellis L. Williams of the Raleig...

Impact Thomas has been cleared to practice after tending to a high-ankle issue during June's mandatory minicamp. While Thomas should see a decent amount of snaps with Carolina's starting unit this season, he's more of a blocking tight end than teammate Tommy Tremble, who enters his second season with comparatively higher fantasy utility than Thomas.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PHOTOS: Ian Thomas, Tommy Tremble at Tight End University View photos of Panthers tight ends Ian Thomas and Tommy Tremble along with Panthers legend Greg Olsen at this week's TEU.

JUNE 26, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

All 53: TE Ian Thomas Profile, Stat Projections + Expected Role Taking a closer look at Panthers tight end Ian Thomas.

JUNE 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM