The Birmingham Stallions released defensive back A.J. Thomas on Thursday according to the UFL Transactions page.
A.J. Thomas is six foot two and weighs 214 pounds. The 24-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, signed with the Birmingham Stallions on February 14, 2024. In 2024, Thomas made 34 tackles (22 solo, 12 assists), three interceptions for 51 yards, and four pass breakups in 10 games helping the Stallions win their third straight championship (2 USFL, 1 UFL).
The Chicago Bears signed Thomas as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2022. He played six NFL regular season games in two seasons making 4 tackles (3 solo, 1 assist). He made 14 tackles (13 solo, 1 assist), one interception, and one pass breakup in three preseason games for the Chicago Bears in 2023.
Collegiately, Thomas played five seasons at Western Michigan (2017-21) with 221 tackles (150 solo, 71 assists), 16 tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions for 62 yards, one touchdown, 16 pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries 49 games for the Broncos.
