The Seahawks signed former Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II on Monday.
Thomas was a seventh-round pick out of Yale for the Colts in 2022, and the addition of the 6-foot-1, 196-pound safety adds depth to Seattle's secondary. Thomas has spent all four seasons of his NFL career in Indianapolis, and in his first two seasons, started 25 games. He has played in every game of the regular season each season. Over 68 games played, Thomas has six interceptions, 102 tackles and 10 passes defensed.
In 2025, Thomas played heavily on special teams, racking up 278 snaps played, good for 61 percent of the special teams snaps.
On his weekly radio show on Seattle Sports, Seahawks general manager/president of football operations, John Schneider said Thomas is "Very rangy, intelligent, instinctive."
Schneider added, "A player that loves our defense and had other opportunities and wanted to come here and compete in our safety room."
Thomas said the passion he could feel from the watching Seattle's defense play is what helped him make his decision.
"The brotherhood," Thomas said. "It just speaks volumes on the tape. Just something I want to be a part of, something that I'm used to, just guys pulling for one another, just laying it on the line for the guy besides you. It's a part of the program I want to be part of."
He added, "You could just see every time someone makes a play, if you just turn it on randomly, you'll see everybody celebrating, you can't tell who made the play because everybody's that excited for the guy beside them."
In Thomas, Seattle is getting a player who recognizes the importance of playing for his teammates.
"I just want to be the best that I can be for the team," Thomas said. "Just flying around, making plays, doing whatever I can to help the team get some wins."
The Seahawks signed safety Rodney Thomas II on March 16, 2026. Thomas played four seasons in Indianapolis, totaling 114 tackles and six interceptions. Check out the best photos of the Seahawks' newest safety throughout the years.
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Rodney Thomas II (25) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Indianapolis Colts' Rodney Thomas II makes a catch before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Rodney Thomas II (25) tips a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson (84) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) goes for an interception against the Denver Broncos of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct 6, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) intercepts a pass against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) runs back an interception against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) and linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) celebrate after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Denver. The Colts defeated the Broncos 12-9 in overtime. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Rodney Thomas II (25) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) greets linebacker E.J. Speed (45) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Las Vegas, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) is seen before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 54-19. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) defends during an NFL Football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Rodney Thomas II (25) celebrates an interception during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts' Rodney Thomas II (25) celebrates after making an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Los Angeles Chargers' Keenan Allen (13) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Rodney Thomas II (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) defends against the New York Giants during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Rodney Thomas II (25) drops into pass coverage during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sep. 17, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) after picking up a first down in the second half of an NFL football game in Houston, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II looks on during the first half of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Baltimore. The Colts won 22-19 in overtime. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Indianapolis Colts' Rodney Thomas II in action during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) heads to the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) intercepts a pass intended for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) intercepts a pass intended for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) and Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) battle for a pass during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) in action during an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts at Deutsche Bank Park Stadium in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) celebrates his game-sealing interception in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Frankfurt, Germany Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. The Colts won 10-6. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) makes the game ending interception in front of New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas (81) during an NFL football game at Deutsche Bank Park Stadium in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. The Colts defeated the Patriots 10-6. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) tackles Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) defends during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) in action during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Aug. 7 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) in action during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Aug. 7 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II drops back in defense during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (13) and safety Rodney Thomas II (25) defend a punt during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
