Solomon Thomas’ career in San Francisco never quite got off the ground. Now the unrestricted free agent defensive lineman is getting a change of scenery and joining the Las Vegas Raiders on a one-year contract according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero.
Thomas was the No. 3 overall pick by the 49ers in 2017 and put up 3.0 sacks in his rookie year, but never reached that number again.
In Year 2 he struggled with off-field tragedy and it translated on the field with just 1.0 sacks in 16 games. He posted 2.0 sacks in his third season, then tore his ACL in Week 2 of the 2020 campaign.
Thomas started 30 of his 48 games as a pro, and tallied 6.0 sacks, 16 tackles for loss and 23 quarterback hits.
