The Denver Broncos released 26-year-old safety Dymonte Thomas this week, according to a report from KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.
Thomas (6-2, 199 pounds) entered the league as a college free agent out of Michigan with the Broncos in 2017. Thomas spent most of his rookie season on Denver’s practice squad, dressing for just three games in 2017.
In 2018, Thomas emerged as a key special teams contributor and rotational defensive back. He dressed for 12 games that season, totaling 12 tackles, one sack and one interception. Thomas also had one pass breakup in 2018.
When the Broncos made final roster cuts last summer, Thomas was waived/injured and placed on the team’s injured reserve list. After spending the entire 2019 season on reserve, Thomas is now a free agent.
After moving on from Thomas, Denver’s remaining safeties under contract are Kareem Jackson, Trey Marshall, P.J. Locke, Tyvis Powell and Kahani Smith. Justin Simmons and Will Parks are set to become unrestricted free agents in March. Parks’ future is unclear — Simmons will be a high priority for the Broncos’ front office this offseason.
