The Facts: Asked about Thomas' rehab from the ankle issue that sidelined him all last year, HC Dennis Allen said: "I think he's doing well in his rehab. He's not ready yet, but he's here, he's rehabbing, getting himself better and we're certainly anxious to get him out here."

Diehards Line:Thomas is on hand for the team's ongoing voluntary OTAs, but he's not taking part. ... Thomas, 29, missed the entire 2021 season with the ankle injury after he delayed his first surgery to repair multiple ligaments until June -- then suffered a setback in November that required a follow-up procedure. The NFL's 2019 Offensive Player of the Year has not been fully healthy since he initially suffered the ankle injury in Week 1 of the 2020 season and missed a total of nine games that season. Will he be ready for training camp?: "That's certainly our plan," Allen said. ... We'll continue watching for more.