Cody Thompson (American football)

Cody James Thompson (born January 11, 1996) is an American football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Toledo.

Cody Thompson
No. 13 – Seattle Seahawks
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1996-01-11) January 11, 1996
Huron, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Huron
College:Toledo (2014–2018)
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

Thompson was a member of the Toledo Rockets for five seasons. He finished his collegiate career with 181 receptions for 3,312 yards and a school-record 30 touchdowns.[1]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 1+1⁄2 in
(1.87 m)		 205 lb
(93 kg)		 31 in
(0.79 m)		 9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.57 s1.61 s2.66 s4.03 s6.87 s38.5 in
(0.98 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		19 reps
All values from NFL Combine[2][3]

Kansas City Chiefs

Thompson signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2019.[4] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019, but was signed to the team's practice squad on September 2.[5] Thompson was released by the Chiefs on October 29, 2019.[6]

Seattle Seahawks (first stint)

Thompson was signed by the Seattle Seahawks to their practice squad on October 31, 2019.[7] He was released on November 5, 2019.[8]

Cincinnati Bengals

Thompson was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals to their practice squad on November 19, 2019.[9]

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

Thompson was re-signed to the Seahawks practice squad on January 8, 2020.[10] He signed a reserve/futures contract with the team on January 14, 2020.[11] Thompson was waived on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts and was re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[12][13] He was elevated to the active roster on September 26, 2021, for the team's week 3 game against the Minnesota Vikings and made his NFL debut in the game.[14] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on January 10, 2022.[15] He was placed on injured reserve on August 15, 2022.[16]

Thompson made the Seahawks final roster in 2023 as a special teamer and backup wide receiver. He was waived on September 27, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[17] On October 18, 2023, Thompson was promoted to the active roster.[18]

References
  1. "Cody Thompson ready to work for spot in NFL". Sandusky Register. April 26, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  2. "Cody Thompson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  3. "Cody Thompson, Toledo, WR, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  4. "Undrafted WR Cody Thompson already has his eyes on the prize". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. May 8, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  5. "Cody Thompson starts season on Chiefs' practice squad". Sandusky Register. September 2, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  6. Goldman, Charles (October 29, 2019). "Chiefs release WR Cody Thompson from practice squad to add P Jack Fox". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  7. "Former Toledo receiver Thompson signs with Seahawks". The Toledo Blade. October 31, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  8. "Seahawks Activate Guard Phil Haynes From PUP List". November 5, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  9. "Bengals signed DE Freedom Akinmoladun, WR Cody Thompson to practice squad". Cincinnati Enquirer. November 19, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  10. "Cody Thompson: Finds practice squad with contender". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. January 8, 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  11. "Seahawks' Cody Thompson: Sticks with Seattle". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. January 14, 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  12. "Huron's Thompson misses Seahawks' 53-man roster". Sandusky Register. August 31, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  13. "Huron's Cody Thompson named to Seahawks practice squad". Sandusky Register. September 1, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  14. "Huron grad Cody Thompson makes NFL regular season debut". Sandusky Register. September 26, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  15. Boyle, John (January 10, 2022). "Seahawks Sign 12 To 2022 Future Contracts". Seahawks.com.
  16. Boyle, John (August 15, 2022). "Seahawks Waive Four Players, Place WR Cody Thompson On Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com.
  17. Boyle, John (September 27, 2023). "Seahawks Waive WR Cody Thompson". Seahawks.com.
  18. Alper, Josh (October 18, 2023). "Seahawks sign WR Cody Thompson off practice squad". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
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