HOUSTON – The Texans and veteran offensive lineman Zach Thomas have agreed to a one-year contract extension, keeping a capable, experienced blocker on the roster hours before the official start of free agency.
Thomas was a restricted free agent who’s now under contract through the 2025 season on a deal negotiated by Equity Sports CEO Chris Cabott.
Recommended Videos
Thomas, 26, has upside as a younger lineman who played six games last season for the defending AFC South champions. He has played in 17 career games overall.
The Texans are reshaping their offensive line under newly-promoted offensive line coach and run game coordinator Cole Popovich, trading Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders, trading guard Kenyon Green to the Philadelphia Eagles and releasing veteran guard Shaq Mason and adding guard Laken Tomlinson in free agency.
#Texans agree to one-year extension with veteran offensive lineman Zach Thomas.
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 12, 2025
Deal negotiated by Chris Cabott, CEO of @EquitySports
More @KPRC2 on former @AztecFB and #Patriots linemanhttps://t.co/tMe9v7Qf7T pic.twitter.com/knZnkFBgyO
Last year, the Texans were awarded Thomas off waivers from the New England Patriots.
Texans awarded tackle Zachary Thomas off waivers from Patriots
Thomas is a former Chicago Bears sixth-round draft pick from San Diego State.
Thomas (6-foot-5, 305 pounds) has also played for the Los Angeles Rams.
A former All-Mountain West Conference selection, Thomas played in eight games for the Patriots before being waived.
He has played 339 snaps on offense, including 17 snaps last season for the Texans last season and appeared in 25 special teams snaps for Houston.
He played in six games for the Texans last season.
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com
