The Browns are adding depth to the secondary and their special teams units, as they have signed free agent S Daniel Thomas.
Thomas was originally selected by Jacksonville in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and has appeared in 83 games with the Jaguars (2020-24) and Lions (2025). He has recorded 63 career tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery, while adding 33 special teams tackles. Last season, he appeared in 12 games with two starts with Detroit.
Thomas enters a safety room that features Grant Delpit as well as depth pieces in Christopher Edmonds and Donovan McMillon. On special teams, Thomas joins a new unit with Byron Storer as the Browns new special teams coordinator. Thomas has over 1,400 career snaps on special teams over his six years in the league.
The Browns have signed S Daniel Thomas, who was originally selected by Jacksonville in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Thomas has appeared in 83 games with the Jaguars from 2020-24 and the Lions in 2025.
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) gestures during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson, left, celebrates his touchdown catch past Detroit Lions safety Daniel Thomas (2) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Katie Chin)
Auburn defensive back Daniel Thomas (24) celebrates a missed field goal by Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Josh Allen (41) and safety Daniel Thomas (20) celebrate after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
This is a 2020 photo of Daniel Thomas of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL football team. This image reflects the Jacksonville Jaguars active roster as of Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) celebrates after a fumble recovery made by Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle, during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
LSU running back Derrius Guice (5) runs against Auburn defensive back Daniel Thomas (24) in an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Detroit Lions safety Daniel Thomas (2) against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Auburn defensive back Daniel Thomas runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Auburn defensive back Daniel Thomas against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Auburn defensive back Daniel Thomas runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. Dolphins won 31-13. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Detroit Lions safety Daniel Thomas moves across the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 23-10. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) flexes after his touchdown following a blocked punt during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, October 25, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) reacts after a call on the field during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) runs past Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Josh Allen (41) and safety Daniel Thomas (20) celebrate after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) is tripped up by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) after intercepting a pass by Roethlisberger during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) celebrates after recovering a fumbled punt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) runs toward the play during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) smiles after winning an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Miami Dolphins 23-20. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) runs to the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) runs the field during a kickoff in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Falcons defeated the Jaguars 21-14. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Auburn defensive back Daniel Thomas (24) lines up for the play against Alabama during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) runs onto the field for an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) follows a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Detroit Lions safety Daniel Thomas (2) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) and teammates celebrate after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) during a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Texas A&M running back Trayveon Williams (5) fails to catch a lateral as he is hit by Auburn defensive back Daniel Thomas (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) in action during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. The Denver Broncos defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 21-17. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Detroit Lions safety Daniel Thomas (2) gets set on defense against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Auburn defensive back Daniel Thomas (24) is tackled by Alabama wide receiver Gehrig Dieter (11) after an interception during the first half of the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Detroit Lions safety Daniel Thomas (2) stands for the national anthem before playing against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) performs a drill during an NFL football practice, Monday, May 23, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) and cornerback D.J. Hayden (25) celebrate after Thomas intercepted a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
