Starling Thomas

Starling Thomas

25-Year-Old CornerbackCB
Arizona Cardinals
IR
Injury Knee - ACL
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Thomas went undrafted out of UAB in 2023 but has settled into a starting role since then, including 15 nods in 17 games last season. Overall, he's notched 85 tackles, 11 pass defenses without an interception and one forced fumble in 29 contests. The Cardinals will be without Sean Murphy-Bunting for the year due to a knee injury, but Thomas suffered a torn ACL early in training camp, so Max Melton and rookies Will Johnson and Denzel Burke should man outside corner for the team in the coming campaign. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, $2.72 million contract with the Lions in April of 2023. Waived by the Lions in August of 2023. Claimed off waivers by the Cardinals in August of 2023.
Placed on injured reserve
CBArizona Cardinals
Knee - ACL
July 27, 2025
The Cardinals placed Thomas (knee) on injured reserve Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Thomas was coming off a strong season during which he recorded 47 tackles (31 solo) across 17 games played but will now be forced to miss the entirety of the upcoming campaign after tearing his ACL during practice Friday. Max Melton and Will Johnson will now likely serve as the team's starting outside cornerbacks during the 2025 season.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Arizona CardinalsCardinals 2024 CB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

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Suffers torn ACL
CBArizona Cardinals
Knee - ACL
July 27, 2025
Thomas tore the ACL in his left knee during practice Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Carted off practice field
CBArizona Cardinals
Leg
July 25, 2025
Thomas was carted off the field during Friday's practice after injuring his left leg, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
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Progresses in second NFL season
CBArizona Cardinals
January 15, 2025
Thomas finished the 2024 regular season with 47 tackles (31 solo), six pass defenses and one forced fumble across 17 games.
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Solid output in start
CBArizona Cardinals
January 2, 2024
Thomas logged five total tackles (all solo) and deflected one pass in Sunday's 35-31 win over the Eagles.
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Set to return vs. San Francisco
CBArizona Cardinals
December 15, 2023
Thomas (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
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