Juanyeh Thomas Bids Emotional Farewell To Cowboys After Colts Deal

The former Cowboys safety is moving on to a new opportunity with the Indianapolis Colts.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:20pm

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Juanyeh Thomas, a former undrafted free agent who spent the last three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, has signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts. In an emotional farewell message to Cowboys fans, Thomas reflected on his journey and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play in Dallas.

Why it matters

Thomas was a valuable depth piece for the Cowboys, but with the team adding new safeties in free agency, his path to playing time in Dallas became more challenging. His departure highlights the constant roster churn in the NFL, as teams must make difficult decisions about which players to retain.

The details

Thomas appeared in 36 games with four starts during his three-year career with the Cowboys. In his farewell message, he acknowledged that his journey was not easy, but that it was worth it. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play in Dallas and build a family there, and said he is ready to "spread my wings and elevate" with the Colts.

  • Juanyeh Thomas signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts on March 14, 2026.
  • Thomas spent the last three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.

The players

Juanyeh Thomas

A former undrafted free agent who spent the last three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys before signing with the Indianapolis Colts.

Jalen Thompson

A former Arizona Cardinals standout who signed with the Cowboys in free agency and is expected to compete for a starting safety role.

P.J. Locke

A former Denver Broncos safety who signed with the Cowboys in free agency and is also expected to compete for a starting safety role.

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What they’re saying

“From Undrafted to making it to year 5... Cowboys Nation, thank you! Nothing was ever given to me, and that's the way I wanted it. I've grown as a man and built a beautiful family on the soil of Dallas. to my real ones, I'm rocking with y'all till the end.”

— Juanyeh Thomas (Twitter)

“This journey has been a blessing and i wouldn't change it for anything. in 2022 god planted my feet where i needed to be. was it easy ? No. Was it worth it ? Absolutely.”

— Juanyeh Thomas (Twitter)

What’s next

The Colts will look to integrate Thomas into their secondary, while the Cowboys will continue to evaluate their options at the safety position as they prepare for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Thomas' emotional farewell to the Cowboys highlights the bittersweet nature of the NFL, where players must constantly adapt to new opportunities and challenges. His story serves as a reminder of the hard work and dedication required to make it in the league, even as an undrafted free agent.