Thomas bounced around the NFL for half a decade after the Cardinals took him in the fourth round of the 2014 draft, struggling to transition from college QB to professional TE. He finally showed potential with the Lions in 2019, which led to a two-year, $6.1 million contract last offseason from Washington, a team with a glaring weakness at tight end. Thomas quickly earned a three-down role and ultimately played 93 percent of offensive snaps, but it wasn't until October that playing time and targets led to production. He did eventually finish strong, averaging 5.3 catches for 51.3 yards in the final 11 games, with five TDs and 7.2 YPT. Thomas didn't show the explosiveness you might hope for in a guy who once ran a 4.61 40-yard dash, but he did lead Washington in red-zone targets (17) and was third among tight ends in overall targets. It was enough to keep his starting job — and possibly the three-down role — given that Washington's biggest TE addition this offseason was fourth-round rookie John Bates. The larger concern is target competition from other positions, with Curtis Samuel, Adam Humphries and third-round pick Dyami Brown upgrading a WR room that had little besides Terry McLaurin last season. Read Past Outlooks