Tra Thomas
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Grant's leadership shines from the Packers sidelines
suffered from injuries and some extenuating circumstances since transitioning away from the decades-long tackle tandem of Tra Thomas and Jon Runyan two years ago. Mudd's experience piecing together a patchwork line (Indianapolis has had its own problems
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Chargers sign veteran OT Terry to bolster line
second attempt at adding veteran depth at tackle to help fill the void left by Marcus McNeill 's holdout. They signed Tra Thomas in June, but he retired on Aug. 21. Unhappy that he hasn't received a long-term deal, McNeill might sit out the
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Cowboys need late safety to hold off feisty QB Rivers, Chargers
that led to the game-deciding safety. It came several hours after the Chargers announced that veteran left tackle Tra Thomas retired, leaving them woefully thin at a crucial position because of Marcus McNeill 's holdout. Copyright 2010 by
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Chargers OT Thomas announces retirement after 12 seasons
San Diego Chargers offensive tackle Tra Thomas , a 12-year NFL veteran brought in as insurance against Marcus McNeill 's holdout, retired Saturday. Thomas had arthroscopic
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Reports: Chargers' McNeil, GM Smith discuss contract issues
working out were LB Brandon Siler (ankle), OL Tyronne Green (ankle) and CB Donald Strickland (hamstring). ... LT Tra Thomas , who's returning from a recent arthroscopic knee surgery, continued to impress in his second day of team drills
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New skills, body and QB have Heyward-Bey poised to break out
English has been impressive in training camp (although some of that might be because of LT Marcus McNeill 's holdout and Tra Thomas ' injury), while getting more repetitions in practice as the Chargers prepare him to eventually replace Shawne Merriman
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Chargers LTs Dombrowski, Richmond, Thomas all injured
announced that current backup Nick Richmond will have arthroscopic knee surgery and sit out for two weeks. Veteran tackle Tra Thomas is out another week after having the same procedure last week. That left guard Tyronne Green to work with the first
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Thomas' knee surgery further weakens Chargers' offensive line
The Chargers' offensive line suffered another blow Tuesday when left tackle Tra Thomas had arthroscopic knee surgery, which the San Diego Union-Tribune reported could keep him out of action for two weeks . Thomas
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With Rivers as guide, Bolts go about business minus other stars
solid drive blocker, but how he holds up in pass protection will determine where this situation is headed. Veteran Tra Thomas worked with the second team but neither player is close to the Pro Bowler McNeill. Of the three guys holding out, McNeill
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Mathews is first of four possible camp no-shows for Chargers
we're just getting ourselves ready." To fill in for McNeill this season, the Chargers have signed 35-year-old Tra Thomas , a three-time Pro Bowl pick. Second-year pro Brandyn Dombrowski , who played right guard and right tackle last
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Turner: This could be best Chargers team in my four seasons
this season, the Chargers have signed 35-year-old Tra Thomas , a three-time Pro Bowler. Second-year pro Brandyn ..... Fantasy Take » La Canfora: Big moment for Jackson " Tra Thomas brings his experience, much like four years ago when
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Bolts' Rivers not fazed by Jackson, McNeill's potential holdouts
them," Rivers said Monday while appearing on NFL Network's NFL Total Access. "There at left tackle, we picked up Tra Thomas over the summer, Brandyn Dombrowski is a young player that's really coming along, got some game experience last year
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Chargers sign veteran WR Reed to one-year deal
had 27 catches for 291 yards and one touchdown. On Wednesday, the Chargers signed three-time Pro Bowl left tackle Tra Thomas as insurance in case McNeill continues his holdout. Tuesday is the deadline for clubs to withdraw original qualifying
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Chargers expected to add veteran OT Thomas if he passes physical
Veteran offensive tackle Tra Thomas will sign with the San Diego Chargers pending a physical that he will take Wednesday, a league source told NFL Network insider
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Chargers add veteran OT Thomas in case McNeill prolongs holdout
Three-time Pro Bowl left tackle Tra Thomas signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Chargers on Wednesday, perhaps as insurance in case Marcus McNeill continues his
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Trading McNabb makes too much sense not to happen | NFL.com
McNabb recently has seen key veteran teammates like Brian Dawkins , Brian Westbrook , Jon Runyan , Correll Buckhalter and Tra Thomas depart and he's seen the team survive without them. Wyche: Chat transcript Where will Texas' Colt McCoy get drafted
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NFL gives 32 total compensatory draft picks to 19 teams | NFL.com
Peterson, Gerald Sensabaugh Signed: Sean Considine , Tra Thomas Total compensatory picks: 1 Miami Dolphins Lost: Andre ..... Buckhalter , Sean Considine, Brian Dawkins , L.J. Smith , Tra Thomas Signed: Stacy Andrews, Sean Jones, Leonard Weaver
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After disappointment in '08, young Jaguars are getting tough | NFL.com
faces an uphill battle when he finally gets here because Tra Thomas is the talk of the camp with the way he protects the ..... signed, so he's a non-factor -- and with the way Tra Thomas looks on the field, Monroe may not see the field in
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Eagles' line not holding together: OTs Andrews, Peters out with injuries | NFL.com
remains a free agent but is recovering from knee surgery. The Eagles acquired Peters from the Buffalo Bills to replace Tra Thomas , who signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars . Thomas and Runyan had been the Eagles' starting tackles since 2000 and
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Jacksonville Jaguars training camp preview | NFL.com
Knighton Mauler needed in the middle No doubt there will be good competition at both offensive tackle spots. Veterans Tra Thomas and Tony Pashos are feeling pressure from rookies Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton, so two good players will be left on
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Top 10 intriguing training camp battles to watch | NFL.com
Culpepper in Detroit; 7. Patrick Crayton vs. Austin Miles in Dallas; 8. JaMarcus Russell vs. Jeff Garcia in Oakland; 9. Brian Robiskie vs. Mohamed Massaquoi in Cleveland; 10. Eugene Monroe vs. Tony Pashos or Tra Thomas in Jacksonville.
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Jones-Drew will be focal point of running game, but Jaguars plan to share | NFL.com
four-year contract extension , they beefed up their offensive line by adding former Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Tra Thomas in free agency and also using their first two draft picks on tackles -- Eugene Monroe of Virginia and Eben Britton of
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With improved offensive line, Jaguars in position to rebound in 2009 | NFL.com
biggest strength. Buoyed by the additions of two draft picks, Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton , and a savvy veteran, Tra Thomas , the Jaguars now sport a formidable front capable of dominating the line of scrimmage. Sam Greenwood / Getty Images
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Teams on the brink of contention or disappointment in 2009 | NFL.com
last season, especially in the running game, which is the heart of their offense. With the addition of veteran tackle Tra Thomas and the drafting of tackles Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton , Jacksonville has made moves to keep that from happening
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Most impressive offseason? It's hard to argue against the Eagles | NFL.com
entered the offseason intent on retooling their roster on both sides of the ball. Veterans Brian Dawkins , L.J. Smith , Tra Thomas and Jon Runyan were allowed to walk away during free agency, and the team shipped disgruntled cornerback Lito Sheppard
