Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule told reporters after practice today that tight end Ian Thomas hyper-extended his toe near the end of today’s work. A later MRI apparently came back clean, so this does not appear to be serious. Thomas, entering his third year in the NFL, is poised for a potential breakout season with the departure of stalwart tight end Greg Olsen to Seattle in the off season. One of the more intriguing aspects of Thomas’s game is his athleticism relative to his size. His 4.74 speed at 6 foot 3 inches and 260 pounds makes him a tough match up for opposing defenses.
Panthers Ian Thomas injures foot in practice
