Colts Acquire Undrafted Cowboy Snap Prodigy for Key Replacements
The Cowboys lost free agent safety Juanyeh Thomas to the Colts on a one-year deal days after not tendering the restricted free agent
The Cowboys have lost another depth piece to their team, this time on defense, after safety Juanyeh Thomas agreed to terms with the Indianapolis Colts on a one-year contract. Thomas is just the second former Cowboys player to sign with another team after nearly a full week of free agency, as wide receiver Jalen Tolbert signed with the Dolphins earlier Friday. After accruing over 1,200 snaps through his three seasons, Thomas became a restricted free agent as a former UDFA, and Dallas chose not to place any tender offer on him.
Sources: The #Colts are signing former #Cowboys S Juanyeh Thomas. Thomas played in 36 games with Dallas, recording 62 tackles, 5 PBUs and 1 forced fumble. pic.
twitter. com/lkFhfSPEy4 ā Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 13, 2026 Thomas, 25, originally signed with the Cowboys out of Georgia Tech after the 2022 NFL Draft. He didn't make the team but was signed to the club's practice squad where he remained for the duration of the season.
In 2023, Thomas made the roster and appearing in 16 games, starting once. In 2024, Thomas played in 13 games prompting hope that the Cowboys may have found a dependable rotational piece. Last season, things began to unravel for Thomas after he was limited to seven games and three starts while battling migraine issues.