What It Means:

Thomas has sat out all preseason in hopes of getting a new contract. The Hawks haven't budged, however, and seem content to hold onto their All-Pro safety until he either suits up or another team meets their trade demands, which is at least a second-round pick.

Our current projections--assuming he starts in Week 1--have Thomas getting 82.5 tackles, 2.1 interceptions, 0.3 sacks, and 0.4 defensive touchdowns.