The Cowboys keep another promising member of their defense.
The Dallas Cowboys have been making business moves left and right on Tuesday. After signing defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to a four-year deal, restructuring the contract of wide receiver CeeDee, and re-signing special teams ace C.J. Goodwin to a one-year deal, the Cowboys have picked up the contract option of safety Juanyeh Thomas, who was an exclusive rights free agent.
And even more roster news…
Juanyeh Thomas, an ERFA, is having his contract option picked up by the #Cowboys in 2025 — he revealed to @nhutchisontv.
The talented young safety is, as expected, staying put. pic.twitter.com/2G9rlm2AjY
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) March 4, 2025
Thomas went undrafted in 2022 before signing with the Cowboys. After he failed to make the final roster, Thomas was added to the practice squad. In 2023, Thomas was able to make a name for himself after he was impressive in the preseason. This time, he would make the final roster and log 190 snaps. He would produce 22 tackles and four pass breakups in 16 games with one start. Thomas saw his snaps reduced to 90 in 2024 as he would finish with 14 tackles, one pass breakup, and a forced fumble.
Although he hasn’t played a ton, Thomas has shown that he has the ability to cover and play against the run. The problem has been that the Cowboys have invested quite a bit in Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker. However, the safety position wasn’t a strong suit last season, so the depth chart could look a little different in 2025.
No matter the players the Cowboys have at safety, Thomas should be given plenty of opportunities to make an even bigger impact next season.
