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USA Today
17-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Arizona Cardinals training camp roster preview: OLB Xavier Thomas
We will preview every player on the Cardinals roster leading up to training camp. This is about OLB Xavier Thomas. The Arizona Cardinals report to training camp on July 22 and begin the process of preparing for the regular season, forming the roster and determining starting jobs and roles on the team. Leading up to the start of camp, we will take a look at every player on the offseason roster, their background, their contract, their play in 2024, questions they face and their roster outlook. Next up is outside linebacker Xavier Thomas. Xavier Thomas background, 2024 season The Cardinals selected Thomas from Clemson in the fifth round of the 2024 draft. After a slow start becoming comfortable in the defense, he showed flashes at times of making impact plays. In 14 games (three inactive), Thomas played 208 defensive snaps (24 percent) and also was on the field for 23 snaps on special teams (six percent). He had 2.5 sacks, four quarterback hits, one forced fumble and a pass defensed to go with 10 tackles (six solo, two for loss). Xavier Thomas 2025 contract details, cap hit In the second year of a four-year contract, Thomas has a base salary of $960,000 this year and a salary-cap charge of $1.053 million. 2025 questions, roster outlook The Cardinals like what they have seen from Thomas, but they hope he can make a significant jump from Year 1 to Year 2 in a spirited competition with an improved edge-rusher room. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man faces charges in Cocoa shootout that injured toddler; 3 suspects still at large
The Brief Xavier Thomas faces felony charges after a Cocoa shootout left a one-year-old girl wounded. Three other suspects are still on the run as deputies continue their investigation. The community is urged to come forward with information. COCOA, Fla. - A man accused of exchanging gunfire during a chaotic shootout that left a one-year-old girl injured appeared before a Brevard County judge Tuesday, while three other suspects remain at large. What we know Xavier Thomas, who authorities say exchanged gunfire during a shootout that left a one-year-old girl injured, appeared in court Tuesday in Brevard County. The May 14 incident took place outside a convenience store in Cocoa, where deputies say multiple gunmen opened fire in what they called a "Wild West-style" confrontation. The toddler, struck while in a stroller, underwent stomach surgery and is expected to recover. What we don't know Three suspects who allegedly initiated the gunfire remain unidentified and at large. Investigators have not disclosed the motive behind the shooting or confirmed whether the incident was targeted or random. The backstory Thomas reportedly told deputies he was sitting in a truck outside the store when the gunfire began and fired back in fear for his life. Authorities later charged him with several felonies, including aggravated assault and unlawfully discharging a firearm from a vehicle within 1,000 feet of another person. The case has drawn concern due to the proximity of the violence to innocent bystanders. What they're saying Thomas is charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated assault, discharging a firearm in public, and firing a weapon from a vehicle within 1,000 feet of a person. The state requested a $75,000 bond for each count, citing the seriousness of the charges. "These are pretty serious and unfortunate facts," the judge said during Tuesday's hearing, finding probable cause to proceed with the charges against Thomas. What you can do While Thomas remains in custody at the Brevard County Jail, investigators are still searching for three suspects who initially opened fire. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477) or reach out to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office via social media. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office and the Brevard County Jail.
USA Today
02-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Arizona Cardinals offseason roster profile: OLB Xavier Thomas
2025 Arizona Cardinals offseason roster profile: OLB Xavier Thomas A look at OLB Xavier Thomas, what he did in 2024, his contract status and his outlook on the team for 2025. The Arizona Cardinals are in offseason mode and we are days away from free agency. Leading up to the new league year, we will take a look at each player on the roster or signed to a reserve deal and break down where they stand with the team. We will look at their 2024 season, their contract status and what their status is for the coming offseason and 2025 season. Next up is outside linebacker Xavier Thomas. 2024 Xavier Thomas stats, season A fifth-round pick in 2024, Thomas showed flashes of productivity during his limited time on the field. He played 14 games and was inactive for three while totaling 208 snaps (24 percent). Thomas had 10 tackles (six solo/two for loss) and had 2.5 sacks for 12.5 yards with three pressures, four quarterback hits, one forced fumble and one pass defensed. 2025 contract status In the second year of his rookie four-year contract, Thomas will have a base salary of $960,000 with a cap charge of $1.053 million. Outlook for 2025 On a team searching for an improved pass rush, Thomas is a player head coach Jonathan Gannon hopes will show a big jump from Year 1 to Year 2 having experienced what is expected at the NFL level. Gannon said being in the second year of a scheme brings 'continuity and knowing what we're asking and just getting acclimated with how we're doing things, but learning the game is huge.' Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
