Zach Thomas recalled how he came close to signing with the Patriots in 2008 "So I say, 'OK, let’s go visit Bill Belichick.'" Zach Thomas with the Dolphins in 2007.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 3: Zach Thomas #72 of the New England Patriots jogs onto the field before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 3, 2024 in Nashville ...

An August arrival in Foxborough will be departing in November. The New England Patriots plan to waive offensive lineman Zachary Thomas, as first reported Tuesday afternoon by Doug Kyed of the ...