Jets sign Shamarko/Jets release him. Shamarko signs with Bills.

[Toga]

Jets Sign Ex-Steelers DB Shamarko Thomas 

 

[NailstheCusefan12]

 

[Moontan]

I hope he makes it.
One of the best Orange stories in recent years.

 

[Trueblue25]

Happy looking guy.

I hope he has a great year, but not at the phins expense.

 

[Toga]

Hope he cashes, stays healthy and gets the hell out.

 

[javadoc]

A fellow southpaw!

 

[FAL]

Almost didn't recognize him without the 'locks. Classy, classy guy! Good luck, Shamarko...

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[DomeStranger]

One of my all time favorites ... just can't bring myself to change the ol' avatar.

 

[RF2044]

Kudos to Shamarko. So glad this guy has been able to carve out an extended professional career.

Have never rooted harder for a player to get to the League and stick. Loved this player.

 

[Whitey23]

 

[djorange1989]

Love Shamarko, I hope the Skins sign him.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

So you're saying he's not on the Jets?!

 

[orange79]

So you're saying he's not on the Jets?!

Yeah, I never saw anything about him being cut/released, but he is not on the Jets roster or practice squad.

 

[PAcuse]

New York Jets[edit]
On June 2, 2017, Thomas signed with the New York Jets.[12] On September 2, 2017, he was released by the Jets.[13]

From his wiki

 

[Gannon97]

Shamarko signed with the Bills this afternoon

 

[CuseLegacy]

 

[Symphony Steve]

Fantastic! Perfect situation! Right in line for a playoff bonus check!

You can trust me. I'm not given to overstatement!!!

 

[Crusty]

Good luck Shamarko. I root for him more than I do for Nassib (if that's possible!).

 

[qdawgg]

I hate to say it but I don't really know what happened with Shamarko in Pittsburgh. Was he not re-signed and anyone know how he's played overall?

 

[CuseLegacy]

 

[CuseLegacy]

 

[orangenirvana]

I hate to say it but I don't really know what happened with Shamarko in Pittsburgh. Was he not re-signed and anyone know how he's played overall?

He had a promising rookie season in 2013 and was rumored to be Polamalu's heir apparent. But for some reason he could never get over the hump on the safety depth chart. Whether that was because he played poorly in practice, couldn't fully grasp the playbook, or he just never got a fair opportunity because of his height - who knows.

He thrived as a gunner on special teams, which is how he made the Steelers roster all four years of his rookie contract.

He signed with the Jets as a free agent in May but I guess didn't show enough in training camp to make the roster.

There's no question he was signed by the Bills to be a gunner on punts and kickoffs. But considering McDermott and Frazier only keep four safeties on the roster who knows, maybe he can earn a backup role there and a long-term spot on the team.

 

[SoBeCuse]

He had a promising rookie season in 2013 and was rumored to be Polamalu's heir apparent. But for some reason he could never get over the hump on the safety depth chart. Whether that was because he played poorly in practice, couldn't fully grasp the playbook, or he just never got a fair opportunity because of his height - who knows.

He thrived as a gunner on special teams, which is how he made the Steelers roster all four years of his rookie contract.

He signed with the Jets as a free agent in May but I guess didn't show enough in training camp to make the roster.

There's no question he was signed by the Bills to be a gunner on punts and kickoffs. But considering McDermott and Frazier only keep four safeties on the roster who knows, maybe he can earn a backup role there and a long-term spot on the team.

I have a bunch of Steeler fan friends. They were always pulling for him but said that he struggled in coverage. He was picked on in coverage and committed costly penalties as well in those situations. He was good whenever he could play close to the LOS. Hopefully he can thrive in BUF on special teams like you said.

 

[Orangello]

Bill's backup safety and special teams gunner Colt Anderson broke his arm last week against Atlanta. Sham Wow will slide right into that slot.