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Joe
Thomas

#45

CHI Bears

6'1"

232lbs

35y/o

Overall Grade '22

47th/84 - LBs

Snap Count '22

413

72nd/182 - LBs

Tackles '22

73rd/84 - LBs

Pressures '22

83rd/84 - LBs

Joe

Thomas

#45

CHI Bears

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 4/29/2026

Joe Thomas was a linebacker for the Chicago Bears who earned a 63.0 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2022 season, 47th among 84 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 57.1 ranked 49th among 84 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 66.0 ranked 39th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 70.1 ranked 27th among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 34 solo tackles on the season. Thomas generated 2 total pressures including 1 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 111.9 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 10 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

Chicago Bears

2022

Baltimore Ravens

2021

Houston Texans

2021

Dallas Cowboys

2018 - 2020

Green Bay Packers

2014 - 2017

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Season Stats

2022

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

73rd/84 LBs

SACKS

38th/84 LBs

ASSISTS

53rd/84 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

35th/84 LBs

Defense

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Rank

Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

111.9

Total Pressures

Snaps

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Rank

Total Snaps

413

Run Defense Snaps

224

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

165

Joe Thomas

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Career

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Season Stats

Defense

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Joe
Thomas