3 strangest players to ever play in a Cowboys jersey

1. Zach Thomas

Zach Thomas was famous for being the field general for the Miami Dolphins. Those giant shoulder pads just made sense in teal and orange. Thomas made it through some of the more tumultuous years towards the end of his tenure, including Nick Saban walking away from the NFL and Cam Cameron’s 1-15 season.

In January 2009, the Dolphins decided Thomas was no longer deemed fit for their long-term plans. They cut the future Hall-of-Famer, and he was free to sign with whoever he wanted.

Thomas grew up in Texas, playing high school in Pampa, Texas, and he went to Texas Tech University. One could argue he was likely a Cowboys fan growing up in Texas. This might be a dream come true for a star player. Thomas was pretty good with the Cowboys, recording 94 tackles despite playing in a 3-4 defense. Thomas seemed like a traditional middle linebacker who works best in a 4-3, but he showed his versatility in Dallas.

It still looks weird seeing Thomas anywhere besides Miami. He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time when Miami decided it was time to rebuild. He will go down as another strange Cowboy who spent one year trying to make it in Dallas. At least Thomas can say he was somewhat successful.