Redskins Sign S Phillip Thomas To Active Roster, Release DE Clifton Geathers

The Washington Redskins are signing S Phillip Thomas to their active roster ahead of Sunday’s game against the Vikings according to John Keim.

• Washington is releasing DE Clifton Geathers to make room of Thomas.

Thomas, 25, was taken in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL draft. However, he last just over a year with the Redskins before he was placed on waivers as they trimmed their roster down to 53 players back in August.

Thomas later signed on to Washington’s practice squad. He has yet to appear in an NFL game.