Houston Roughnecks CB Heads to NFL with Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers signed another UFL player, adding Houston Roughnecks cornerback Kiondre Thomas on Friday.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Kiondre Thomas (43) breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Malik Cunningham (16) during their preseason football game Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The game was suspended in the fourth quarter following an injury to New England Patriots cornerback Isaiah Bolden (7). Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Carolina Panthers returned to the UFL pool, signing another player on Friday. Houston Roughnecks cornerback Kiondre Thomas joins the Panthers on a new deal.

Thomas played six games for the Roughnecks last year, posting 14 tackles, three pass breakups, one interception and one tackle for loss. The Roughnecks did not have Thomas on the field until Week 4, as he served a suspension to start the season.

He has NFL experience with the Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers and Green Bay Packers. Thomas played five games in the league and made one tackle.

The @Panthers have signed former @XFLRoughnecks CB @ItsJustKon 🙌😤 pic.twitter.com/MnA09XfWZS

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Thomas had two stops in college, playing for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Kansas State Wildcats. He started at Minnesota for four seasons, making 75 tackles and one interception in 32 games. After transferring to Kansas State, Thomas racked up 27 tackles in eight games.

A Houston Roughneck landed in the NFL for the first time this offseason. Carolina signed its second UFL player, bringing in All-UFL wide receiver Daewood Davis of the Memphis Showboats. The UFL has already seen 25 players agree to NFL contracts.

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