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DT Hollis Thomas: Eagles Bring in FA DT For Visit
by Adam Caplan of ScoutNFLNetwork.com, July 17, 2009 at 8:46pm ET

Hollis Thomas Profile

Looking for defensive line help, the Philadelphia Eagles recently brought free agent DT Hollis Thomas in for a visit and a physical, a league source told Scout.com. Thomas was released by the New Orleans Saints in late April. Gcobb.com first reported that Thomas took a physical for the Eagles.

The mammoth interior lineman was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Eagles in 1996 and played the first 10 seasons of his career for the club.

Philadelphia was said to be looking for defensive tackle depth after Amon Gordon was waived/injured after suffering a torn Achilles tendon. Thomas was not offered a contract and weighed in significantly more than his listed playing weight of 335 pounds.

In related news, a source said former University of Kentucky DE Jeremy Jarmon was brought in for a visit recently by the Eagles before this week's supplemental draft. Jarmon was ultimately selected by the Washington Redskins in the third round.

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Hollis Thomas Scout.com Headlines:
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Hollis Thomas
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 306
Position: DT
Date of Birth: 01/10/1974
Experience: 13
High School: Sumner HS
(St. Louis, MO)
College: Northern Illinois

2009 Scout.com NFL Free Agency Rankings (full list):
Pos: DT Pos Rank: #15 Pos Rating:


Biography:

Pro History: Signed to four-year contract by Saints, 2/27/07; Acquired in a trade with Philadelphia Eagles, with the Saints trading their fourth-round pick (99th overall) for Thomas and the Eagles' fourth-round pick (108th), 4/30/06; Placed on Injured Reserve by Philadelphia, 10/28/03; Placed on Injured Reserve by Philadelphia, 7/27/02; Placed on Injured Reserve by Philadelphia, 12/31/01; Re-signed by Philadelphia to five-year contract, 9/19/00; Placed on Injured Reserve by Philadelphia, 12/2/98; Signed by Philadelphia as undrafted free agent, 8/26/96.

Career Stats: NFL.com Player Page

Personal: Has a 10-year-old daughter, Hydeia…The Hollis Thomas Foundation is extremely active in the community, supporting a number of asthma-related causes, including awarding college scholarships each year to high school graduates with the affliction, which Thomas shares.





2007: Appeared in 16 games, making 14 starts. He finished with 50 tackles and 3 sacks.

College: Northern Illinois.