Kiwaukee

Thomas

The special teams ace was dropped by Jacksonville last weekend.

Thomas was mostly a special teamer before emerging as a nickel back in Perry Fewell’s defense last year. Ashton Youboty is also in the competition.

At least on paper, there’s not a worse secondary in the league than Buffalo’s. The Bills will now turn to untested Ashton Youboty, who has an interesting skill set but was beat out by Webster, one of the weaker cornerbacks in the NFL, during training camp. Kiwaukee Thomas should remain the nickel.

Webster was reportedly the most impressive of a competition that includes Jabari Greer, Ashton Youboty, and Kiwaukee Thomas during minicamps. The Bills would probably prefer Youboty to win the position in the preseason.

The groin was probably torn. The Bills have now lost a starting corner, their starting nickel back (Thomas), and starting free safety since the opener. It’s amazing that coordinator Perry Fewell has kept the unit competitive.

Thomas is a key part of Buffalo’s nickel defense, so his loss could hurt. The Bills would likely insert Ashton Youboty there if Thomas is out long.

Thomas replaces the injured Stanley Wilson on the roster. He was released by the Bills early this offseason after tearing his groin late in the season.

Pinner wasn’t bad in the preseason, but 30-year-old journeymen running backs don’t get the benefit of the doubt. Moore may go on the practice squad.

Thomas was a solid nickel back in 2006, but tore his groin last year and was made expendable with Jabari Greer’s emergence. He likely failed a physical.