Cedric Thornton

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Thornton in 2013

No. 92 Dallas Cowboys

Position:

Defensive tackle

Personal information

Date of birth:

June 21, 1988

Place of birth:

Star City, Arkansas

Height:

6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)

Weight:

310 lb (141 kg)

Career information

High school:

Star City (AR)

College:

Southern Arkansas

Undrafted:

2011

Career history

Philadelphia Eagles (2011–2015)
Dallas Cowboys (2016–present)

Roster status:

Active

Career highlights and awards

First-team Little All-America honors (2012)

Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2016

Total tackles:	190
Sacks:	5.5
Forced fumbles:	2
Fumble recoveries:	3
Pass deflections:	5
Defensive touchdowns:	0
Player stats at NFL.com

Cedric Thornton (born June 21, 1988) is an American football defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football for Southern Arkansas.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Thornton signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2011 NFL Draft and NFL lockout. He initially made the 53-man roster after training camp to open the season,^[1] but was waived to make room for offensive lineman Kyle DeVan on September 4. He was re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day^[2] and spent the first thirteen weeks of the season on the practice squad. He was promoted to the team's active roster on December 12.^[3]

Thornton's playing time increased significantly in 2012. In 2013, Thornton emerged as the Eagles starting defensive end.

Dallas Cowboys

On March 10, 2016, Thornton signed with the Dallas Cowboys on a four-year deal worth more than $18 million with $6 million guaranteed.^[4]

References

↑ Didinger, Ray (September 3, 2011). "Didinger: Thornton earns a roster spot". Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
↑ Stamm, Dan (September 5, 2011). "Eagles Bring Back Thornton to Round Out Practice Squad". NBC Philadelphia. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
↑ "Eagles WR Smith ends up on injured reserve with knee injury". NFL.com. December 12, 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
↑ Cowboys Sign Former Eagles DL Cedric Thornton To Four-Year Deal

External links

Dallas Cowboys current roster

Active roster	3 Mark Sanchez 4 Dak Prescott 5 Dan Bailey 6 Chris Jones 9 Tony Romo 11 Cole Beasley 13 Lucky Whitehead 16 Vince Mayle 19 Brice Butler 21 Ezekiel Elliott 23 Leon McFadden 24 Morris Claiborne 25 Lance Dunbar 27 J. J. Wilcox 30 Anthony Brown 31 Byron Jones 32 Orlando Scandrick 34 Darius Jackson 35 Kavon Frazier 38 Jeff Heath 39 Brandon Carr 41 Keith Smith 42 Barry Church 46 Alfred Morris 50 Sean Lee 51 Kyle Wilber 52 Andrew Gachkar 53 Mark Nzeocha 56 Justin Durant 57 Damien Wilson 58 Jack Crawford 59 Anthony Hitchens 63 Emmett Cleary 65 Ronald Leary 68 Doug Free 70 Zack Martin 72 Travis Frederick 73 Joe Looney 75 Ryan Davis 77 Tyron Smith 79 Chaz Green 82 Jason Witten 83 Terrance Williams 88 Dez Bryant 89 Gavin Escobar 90 DeMarcus Lawrence 91 L. P. Ladouceur 92 Cedric Thornton 93 Benson Mayowa 95 David Irving 96 Maliek Collins 97 Terrell McClain 98 Tyrone Crawford

Reserve lists	10 Chris Brown (IR) 17 Kellen Moore (IR) 20 Darren McFadden (NF-Inj.) 26 Josh Thomas (IR) 54 Jaylon Smith (NF-Inj.) 55 Rolando McClain (Did Not Report) 71 La'el Collins (IR) 84 James Hanna (PUP) 87 Geoff Swaim (IR) 94 Randy Gregory (Susp.) 99 Charles Tapper (IR) -- Darryl Baldwin (IR) -- James Morris (IR)

Practice squad	28 Jameill Showers 29 Sammy Seamster 45 Rod Smith 48 Jeremiah George 62 Ryan Seymour 67 Clay DeBord 76 Zach Moore 78 Kadeem Edwards 80 Rico Gathers 81 Andy Jones

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