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Julius Thomas | Tight End

Team: Denver Broncos
Age / DOB:  (24) / 6/27/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 255
College: Portland State
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Coach John Fox mentioned TE Julius Thomas as a young player he wants to have a bigger role.
Thomas got buried on the depth chart last year, undergoing preseason ankle surgery and then playing just two offensive snaps behind Jacob Tamme, Joel Dreessen and Virgil Green. "He got hurt, missed time and then everybody moves ahead," Fox said. "Towards the end, even though he's having great practices and you like him, as a coach it's hard to get him a uniform on game day." The 6'5/255 former basketball player still has raw upside, but a real 2013 role is unlikely. Thomas played just one year of college football and has one career NFL catch. Mar 26 - 9:51 AM
Source: Denver Post

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Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos

Broncos TE Julius Thomas has played just two offensive snaps this season.

Thomas has been a gameday inactive five consecutive games since Virgil Green returned from suspension. The Broncos still like Thomas as a developmental prospect, but the former college hoopster has missed out on valuable learning time due to last season's ankle injury and the subsequent offseason surgery.
Source: Denver Post
Fri, Nov 16, 2012 11:56:00 AM
Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos

Broncos TE Julius Thomas (ankle surgery) is still having difficulty recovering from workouts.

Thomas underwent surgery to repair ligaments in his right ankle in April. He struggled to reach 100 percent during camp, falling behind Virgil Green at the No. 3 tight end spot. Eventually, Thomas projects as the pass-catching tight end on the second unit, serving as the direct backup to Jacob Tamme.
Source: Denver Post
Tue, Sep 4, 2012 10:16:00 AM
Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos

Broncos TE Julius Thomas (ankle surgery) has passed his physical and will practice Thursday.

Thomas underwent a procedure in April to repair ligaments. He's healthy now, but the ex-basketball player has a steep hill to climb. Jacob Tamme, Joel Dreessen and possibly Virgil Green are all ahead of him on the depth chart.
Source: Lindsay Jones on Twitter
Thu, Jul 26, 2012 11:07:00 AM
Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos

The Denver Post expects second-year TE Julius Thomas to struggle for playing time in 2012.

The Broncos made tight end a priority this offseason, signing Joel Dreessen and Jacob Tamme in free agency. Thomas is coming off ankle surgery, and may be no higher than fourth on the depth chart, behind Virgil Green as well.
Source: Denver Post
Mon, Jun 11, 2012 07:39:00 PM
Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos

Broncos TE Julius Thomas underwent surgery last week to repair ligaments in his ankle.

Surgery was performed by noted foot doctor Robert Anderson. Thomas will be limited throughout Denver's offseason program, but should be healthy in time for training camp. A former basketball player and fourth-round pick in 2011, Thomas finished his rookie season with one catch. He'll vie for playing time with Virgil Green and Joel Dreessen behind Jacob Tamme this summer.
Source: Denver Post
Sun, Apr 8, 2012 06:34:00 PM
Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos

The Denver Post confirms the Broncos still like the potential of 2011 fourth-round TE Julius Thomas.

Actions speak louder than words, though. The Broncos have signed Joel Dreessen and Jacob Tamme, leaving Thomas to "battle his way into the lineup." While we remain high on Thomas' Dynasty value, his 2012 prospects are bleak. Peyton Manning will show more trust in the two veterans who are more advanced route runners.
Source: Denver Post
Fri, Mar 30, 2012 10:17:00 AM
Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos

Tim Tebow averaged just 2.4 passes per game to tight ends compared to 5.8 for Kyle Orton.

The Broncos' tight end production declined because the pass attempts fell off under Tebow, but he also looked their way less while hitting his primary read. While Julius Thomas flashed play-making ability in training camp last summer, his breakout potential takes a big hit with Tebow set to start in 2012.
Source: Denver Post
Thu, Jan 19, 2012 08:20:00 PM
Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos

Broncos declared TE Julius Thomas, S Brian Dawkins, FB Spencer Larsen, DE Derrick Harvey, FB Austin Sylvester, LB Mike Mohamed, and OT Ryan Harris inactive for Sunday's Wild Card round game.

Thomas, a fourth-round project out of Portland State, finished the regular season with just one catch for five yards in five appearances. Dawkins will be replaced by a combo of David Bruton, and rookies Quinton Carter and Rahim Moore.
Source: Lindsay Jones on Twitter
Sun, Jan 8, 2012 03:14:00 PM
Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos

Broncos declared TE Julius Thomas, FB Quinn Johnson, WR Quan Cosby, OT Tony Hills, OG Manny Ramirez, and DE Derrick Harvey inactive for Week 12 against the Chargers.

Now healthy, Thomas has dropped to fourth on the depth chart at tight end after missing over a month with a high ankle sprain.
Sun, Nov 27, 2011 02:56:00 PM
Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos

Broncos declared TE Julius Thomas, FB Quinn Johnson, WR Quan Cosby, OG Manny Ramirez, T Tony Hills, DE Derrick Harvey, and S Rafael Bush inactive for Week 11 against the Jets.

Thomas has been practicing fully, so he's a healthy scratch. On the weather front, the Denver Post notes that a wind that was blowing strong early in the afternoon has "died down some" over the past hour or two. We wouldn't make the elements a deciding factor in any fantasy decision.
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 07:22:00 PM
Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos

Broncos TE Julius Thomas (ankle) will play in Sunday's game against the Lions.

Thomas hasn't played since Week 2 due to a high ankle sprain. The raw yet talented rookie will slide in as a reserve behind Daniel Fells.
Source: Denver Post
Thu, Oct 27, 2011 10:53:00 AM
Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos

Broncos TE Julius Thomas (ankle) has resumed practicing, albeit on a limited basis.

The athletic rookie is behind Eddie Royal and Demaryius Thomas, who are both practicing fully. Thomas won't be a fantasy option behind Daniel Fells even if he returns to game action this week.
Source: DenverBroncos.com
Thu, Oct 20, 2011 05:53:00 PM
Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos

Broncos TE Julius Thomas (ankle) is expected to return to practice Monday.

Thomas has been out since spraining his ankle in Week 2. The raw yet talented rookie will play behind Daniel Fells for now.
Source: Denver Post
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 09:13:00 AM
Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos

Broncos TE Julius Thomas (ankle) is out until at least Week 5.

Thomas has a high-ankle sprain, meaning Daniel Fells will be forced into an even larger role. With the Broncos' bye coming in Week 6, it's very possible we won't see Thomas until late October.
Related: Daniel Fells
Source: Denver Post
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 10:55:00 AM

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PosRoleName
QB1Peyton Manning
2Brock Osweiler
3Zac Dysert
4Ryan Katz
RB1Montee Ball
2Ronnie Hillman
3Knowshon Moreno
4Willis McGahee
5Lance Ball
GLB1Montee Ball
2Willis McGahee
3RB1Montee Ball
2Knowshon Moreno
FB1Jacob Hester
WR11Demaryius Thomas
2Tavarres King
3Andre Caldwell
4Gerell Robinson
5Quincy McDuffie
WR21Eric Decker
2Wes Welker
3Trindon Holliday
4Greg Orton
5Kemonte' Bateman
WR31Wes Welker
TE1Joel Dreessen
2Jacob Tamme
3Virgil Green
4Julius Thomas
5Lucas Reed
K1Matt Prater