HOUSTON – Tavierre Thomas’ long season ended the right way for him: walking off the football field with a victory over the Indianapolis Colts after his most productive game of an injury-shortened season.
The veteran defensive back endured a slow burn during his months on injured reserve, biding his time until he had fully recovered from a strained quadriceps suffered during training camp.
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And, now, the Texans have agreed to re-sign Thomas to a one-year, $3 million deal with a $500,000 signing bonus and a $1.5 million base salary that’s fully guaranteed, a $250,000 per game active roster bonus and a $750,000 playtime incentive for defensive snaps, according to a league source.
“Glad to be back, man,” Thomas said. “Let’s make it a great one!”
The veteran nickel back and special-teams contributor made it back from his leg injury to start six of 10 games played and finished with 41 tackles, one for a loss and two forced fumbles.
Thomas’ two-year, $4 million contract had expired after last season. The former Cleveland Browns undrafted free agent and Division II All-American from Ferris State had hoped to sign a new deal with the Texans, and now he has.
Thomas recorded a career-high 86 tackles in 2021, with one forced fumble and two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown in a win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Aaron Wilson is an NFL and Texans reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com