Thomas Johnson (American football)
Encyclopedia
Thomas Johnson is an American football
defensive tackle who is currently a free agent
. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys
as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football
at Middle Tennessee State.
Johnson has also been a member of the Houston Texans
and New York Jets
.
as an undrafted free agent following the 2005 NFL Draft
on April 28, 2005. He played in two games in 2005
, recording two tackles. He was waived during final cuts on September 5, 2006, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 6.
on September 6. He played in eleven games in 2006
, starting three. He recorded 19 tackles and one pass deflection during the season. He was released during mandatory roster cuts on August 26, 2007. Johnson did not play during the 2007 season
.
to a future contract on January 15, 2008. He was waived during final cuts on August 30, 2008. Johnson did not play during the 2008 season
.
to a future contract on January 5, 2009. He started in 10 games for the Falcons in 2009
, making 20 tackles and forcing one fumble. He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2010.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
defensive tackle who is currently a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Middle Tennessee State.
Johnson has also been a member of the Houston Texans
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
Dallas Cowboys
Johnson was signed by the Dallas CowboysDallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
as an undrafted free agent following the 2005 NFL Draft
2005 NFL Draft
The 2005 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 23–24, 2005. The league also held an supplemental draft that year, which was held after...
on April 28, 2005. He played in two games in 2005
2005 NFL season
The 2005 NFL season was the 86th regular season of the National Football League.With the New England Patriots as the defending league champions, regular season play was held from September 8, 2005 to January 1, 2006...
, recording two tackles. He was waived during final cuts on September 5, 2006, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 6.
Houston Texans
Johnson was signed off of the Cowboys' practice squad by the Houston TexansHouston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
on September 6. He played in eleven games in 2006
2006 NFL season
The 2006 NFL season was the 87th regular season of the National Football League.Regular season play was held from September 7 to December 31, 2006...
, starting three. He recorded 19 tackles and one pass deflection during the season. He was released during mandatory roster cuts on August 26, 2007. Johnson did not play during the 2007 season
2007 NFL season
The 2007 NFL season was the 88th regular season of the National Football League.Regular-season play was held from September 6 to December 30....
.
New York Jets
Johnson was signed by the New York JetsNew York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
to a future contract on January 15, 2008. He was waived during final cuts on August 30, 2008. Johnson did not play during the 2008 season
2008 NFL season
The 2008 NFL season was the 89th regular season of the National Football League, themed with the slogan "Believe in Now."Super Bowl XLIII, the league's championship game, was at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on February 1, 2009, with the Pittsburgh Steelers coming out victorious over the...
.
Atlanta Falcons
Johnson was signed by the Atlanta FalconsAtlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
to a future contract on January 5, 2009. He started in 10 games for the Falcons in 2009
2009 NFL season
The 2009 NFL season was the 90th regular season of the National Football League.The preseason started with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on August 9, 2009, and the regular season began September 10. The season ended with Super Bowl XLIV, the league's championship game, on February 7, 2010 at...
, making 20 tackles and forcing one fumble. He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2010.