Cody Thompson (American football) explained

Cody Thompson
Current Team:Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Number:83
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:11 January 1996
Birth Place:Huron, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:205
High School:Huron
College:Toledo (20142018)
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:1
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:10
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:T/ThomCo04

Cody James Thompson (born January 11, 1996) is an American football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Toledo.

College career

Thompson was a member of the Toledo Rockets for five seasons. He finished his collegiate career with 181 receptions for 3,312 yards and a school-record 30 touchdowns.[1]

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Thompson signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2019.[2] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019, but was signed to the team's practice squad on September 2.[3] Thompson was released by the Chiefs on October 29, 2019.[4]

Seattle Seahawks (first stint)

Thompson was signed by the Seattle Seahawks to their practice squad on October 31, 2019.[5] He was released on November 5, 2019.[6]

Cincinnati Bengals

Thompson was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals to their practice squad on November 19, 2019.[7]

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

Thompson was re-signed to the Seahawks practice squad on January 8, 2020.[8] He signed a reserve/futures contract with the team on January 14, 2020.[9] Thompson was waived on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts and was re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[10] [11] He was elevated to the active roster on September 26, 2021, for the team's week 3 game against the Minnesota Vikings and made his NFL debut in the game.[12] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on January 10, 2022.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on August 15, 2022.[14]

Thompson made the Seahawks final roster in 2023 as a special teamer and backup wide receiver. He was waived on September 27, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[15] On October 2, 2023, Thompson was elevated to the active roster, and caught his first regular-season NFL pass—a 10-yard reception against the New York Giants. He returned to the practice squad on October 16, 2023. Two days later, on October 18, 2023, Thompson was promoted to the active roster again.[16] He was waived on October 31, and re-signed to the practice squad.[17] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.[18]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On June 6, 2024, Thompson signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kollars . Brian . April 26, 2019 . Cody Thompson ready to work for spot in NFL . November 26, 2021 . Sandusky Register.
  2. Web site: Undrafted WR Cody Thompson already has his eyes on the prize. Chiefs Wire. USA Today. May 8, 2019. September 27, 2021.
  3. Web site: Cody Thompson starts season on Chiefs' practice squad. Sandusky Register. September 2, 2019. September 27, 2021.
  4. Web site: Chiefs release WR Cody Thompson from practice squad to add P Jack Fox. Charles. Goldman. Chiefs Wire. USA Today. October 29, 2019. September 27, 2021.
  5. Web site: Former Toledo receiver Thompson signs with Seahawks. The Toledo Blade. October 31, 2019. September 27, 2021.
  6. Web site: Seahawks Activate Guard Phil Haynes From PUP List. November 5, 2019. September 27, 2021.
  7. Web site: Bengals signed DE Freedom Akinmoladun, WR Cody Thompson to practice squad. Cincinnati Enquirer. November 19, 2019. September 27, 2021.
  8. Web site: Cody Thompson: Finds practice squad with contender. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. January 8, 2020. September 27, 2021.
  9. Web site: Seahawks' Cody Thompson: Sticks with Seattle. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. January 14, 2020. September 27, 2021.
  10. Web site: Huron's Thompson misses Seahawks' 53-man roster. Sandusky Register. August 31, 2021. September 27, 2021.
  11. Web site: Huron's Cody Thompson named to Seahawks practice squad. Sandusky Register. September 1, 2021. September 27, 2021.
  12. Web site: Huron grad Cody Thompson makes NFL regular season debut. Sandusky Register. September 26, 2021. September 27, 2021.
  13. Web site: Seahawks Sign 12 To 2022 Future Contracts. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. January 10, 2022.
  14. Web site: Seahawks Waive Four Players, Place WR Cody Thompson On Injured Reserve. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. August 15, 2022.
  15. Web site: Seahawks Waive WR Cody Thompson. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. September 27, 2023.
  16. Web site: Seahawks sign WR Cody Thompson off practice squad. NBC Sports. Josh. Alper. October 18, 2023. October 19, 2023.
  17. Web site: Weaver . Tim . Seahawks 2023 practice squad tracker: Cody Thompson returns . Seahawks Wire . 3 November 2023.
  18. Web site: Seahawks Sign Seven Practice Squad Players to Future Contracts. Sports Illustrated. January 8, 2024. Smith, Corbin K..
  19. Web site: Bucs Sign Former Seahawks Receiver Cody Thompson . 2024-06-06 . Buccaneers.com . en-US.