The Cincinnati Bengals figured to address wideout at some point this offseason.
Quietly, the team did so during free agency by adding former Los Angeles Rams wideout Mike Thomas, per the league’s transaction wire.
The Zac Taylor connection here makes for an interesting one. Thomas, a sixth-round pick in 2016, caught just 10 passes over four seasons with the Rams.
Perhaps more importantly, the Southern Miss product was a key element of special teams as a gunner for the Rams. Otherwise, he played just 34 total offensive snaps last season.
Taylor should know all about Thomas though as he spent time as the Rams’ assistant wide receivers coach. If nothing else, this is a familiarity signing for both parties and perhaps an underrated one that secures a player who could end up making the final roster.
Thomas will have some tough competition at the back end of the depth chart up against guys like Stanley Morgan and Damion Willis.
