Zach Thomas spent 4 years terrorizing opponents in the Southwest Conference while he played at Texas Tech. He recorded 390 career tackles while starting as an All-SWC LB for 3 years. He garnered All-American status in his junior and senior seasons as well as SWC Defensive Player of the Year. In 1995, Thomas was voted as a finalist for the Butkus Award before being drafted in the 5th round of the 1996 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins.
Texas Tech fans remember Thomas most for his memorable interception in the waining minutes of the 1995 contest against Texas A&M, which he returned for the clinching touchdown. Dolphin fans remember him for his 7 Pro-Bowl appearances, as well as 7 All-Pro selections.
In his 12 years with Miami, Thomas made over 1,800 tackles, good for 2nd all-time and more than any LB in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Thomas' release should not be a huge surprise, given team President Bill Parcells' current salary cap purge of the 1-15 team. Parcells has been making huge changes in the Dolphins roster by way of massive player cuts. Other notable Dolphins who have been set free are QB Trent Green and WR Marty Booker, as well as 7 other players.
Thomas has indicated that he wants to find a new team for his 13th season, and in all likelihood he will end up signing with someone, maybe Dallas? (probably not, but it wouldn't hurt)
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