Colts Sign 25-Year-Old Free Agent from Cowboys

Indy adds depth player with special teams experience.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:55pm

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The Indianapolis Colts have signed 25-year-old Juanyeh Thomas, a free agent who spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys. Thomas, an undrafted player out of Georgia Tech, has experience on both defense and special teams, including blocking a field goal that the Cowboys returned for a touchdown in his 2023 debut.

Why it matters

The Colts are adding a young, talented player with NFL experience to their roster, which could provide valuable depth and special teams contributions. Thomas is still developing, but the Colts are taking a low-risk chance on a player who has shown potential in his early career.

The details

Thomas played 36 games for the Cowboys, recording 62 total tackles. He made a big play in 2024 by returning an onside kick for a touchdown, and he had a larger role early in the 2025 season before being placed on the reserve/non-football injury list due to migraines affecting his vision. The Colts are hoping Thomas has moved past those health issues and can provide depth and special teams value.

  • Thomas signed with the Colts on March 13, 2026.
  • Thomas played his first four NFL seasons with the Cowboys from 2022 to 2025.

The players

Juanyeh Thomas

A 25-year-old free agent who spent his first four NFL seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, playing on defense and special teams.

Indianapolis Colts

The NFL team that has signed Juanyeh Thomas as a free agent.

Dallas Cowboys

The NFL team that Juanyeh Thomas played for during his first four professional seasons.

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The takeaway

The Colts are taking a low-risk chance on a young player with NFL experience, hoping Thomas can provide depth and contribute on special teams. While his early career has been marked by injury, the Colts see potential in Thomas and are giving him an opportunity to continue developing at the professional level.