Jets Sign Shamarko Thomas
6/2/2017 10:41:00 AM | Football
Former 'Cuse DB tallied 67 tackles in four seasons with Pittsburgh
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Former Orange safety Shamarko Thomas signed with the New York Jets as an unrestricted free agent on Thursday, June 1. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. To make room for Thomas, the Jets waived linebacker Jevarius Jones.
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The fourth-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2013 NFL Draft, Thomas played in 51 games for the Steelers from 2013-16, including three playoff games. He logged 53 tackles, including 29 on special teams, in his four seasons with the club.
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At Syracuse, Thomas was an All-BIG EAST First Team selection as a senior in 2012. He ranks sixth on the Orange record list for most tackles by a defensive back (263) and led SU with 88 stops in his final collegiate season.
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Thomas joins ex-Syracuse wide receiver and return specialist Brisly Estime in New York. Estime signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent in April. He tore his Achilles tendon last week during organized team activities and has been placed on injured reserve.
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The fourth-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2013 NFL Draft, Thomas played in 51 games for the Steelers from 2013-16, including three playoff games. He logged 53 tackles, including 29 on special teams, in his four seasons with the club.
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At Syracuse, Thomas was an All-BIG EAST First Team selection as a senior in 2012. He ranks sixth on the Orange record list for most tackles by a defensive back (263) and led SU with 88 stops in his final collegiate season.
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Thomas joins ex-Syracuse wide receiver and return specialist Brisly Estime in New York. Estime signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent in April. He tore his Achilles tendon last week during organized team activities and has been placed on injured reserve.
For complete coverage of Syracuse football, follow us on Twitter (@CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and like us on Facebook (Syracuse Football).
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