http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/4372728.html Jets sign DE-LB Bryan Thomas to contract extension HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. ? The New York Jets signed defensive end-linebacker Bryan Thomas to a contract extension today. Thomas, the Jets' first-round pick out of UAB in 2002, is on pace for his best season. He has a career-high five sacks, including two last Sunday against the Texans, and is sixth on the team with 58 tackles. Thomas is splitting time at defensive end and linebacker after primarily playing on the line his first few seasons. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. A call to Thomas' agent, Brian Mackler, wasn't immediately returned. "I've enjoyed my time being a Jet, and I am excited about the present and future of this team," Thomas said in a statement. "This is where I started my career and I am grateful that the Jets believe in me." Thomas, who has 11 1/2 NFL sacks, was the 22nd overall pick after breaking the Conference USA record with 35 sacks. "We're pleased that Bryan Thomas is going to remain a Jet," general manager Mike Tannenbaum said in a statement. "He has worked very hard and developed in our program."
