Trending Now - Seahawks and Colts Add New Safeties to Roster

WHO:

Seattle Seahawks signed safety Rodney Thomas II.

Indianapolis Colts signed safety Juanyeh Thomas.

John Schneider, Seahawks general manager/president of football operations.

Juanyeh Thomas, 25 years old, undrafted free agent from Georgia Tech.

WHAT:

Rodney Thomas II was signed on March 16, 2026.

Thomas has played 68 games, with 6 interceptions, 102 tackles, and 10 passes defensed.

In 2025, Thomas played 278 snaps on special teams, accounting for 61% of the special teams snaps.

Juanyeh Thomas played 36 games with the Dallas Cowboys, totaling 62 tackles, 5 pass break-ups, and 1 forced fumble.

Juanyeh Thomas played a career-high 266 snaps on defense in 2025 despite appearing in only 7 games.

WHERE:

Seattle Seahawks are based in Seattle, Washington.

Indianapolis Colts are based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Juanyeh Thomas previously played for the Dallas Cowboys.

WHEN:

Rodney Thomas II was signed on March 16, 2026.

Juanyeh Thomas joined the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

Juanyeh Thomas's brother, Azareye'h, was a third-round pick in 2025.

WHY:

Rodney Thomas II expressed a desire to join the Seahawks due to the passion he felt from their defense and the team camaraderie.

Juanyeh Thomas was signed to bolster the Colts' safety position.

HOW:

John Schneider described Rodney Thomas II as "Very rangy, intelligent, instinctive."

Thomas stated he wants to "be the best that I can be for the team," emphasizing teamwork and making plays.

(UPDATED March 17, 2026 01:32 UTC)

In a busy day for NFL signings, the Seattle Seahawks have added safety Rodney Thomas II, who was signed on March 16, 2026, and expressed a strong desire to join the team due to their passionate defense and camaraderie. Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts have signed safety Juanyeh Thomas, a 25-year-old who previously played for the Dallas Cowboys, where he demonstrated his skills with 62 tackles and a career-high 266 snaps on defense in 2025. Seahawks general manager John Schneider praised Thomas II as "very rangy, intelligent, and instinctive," highlighting his commitment to teamwork and making impactful plays.