Overview
- Thomas was in a serious car crash on March 5, 2023, when his vehicle caught fire and he was pulled from the wreck by Minnesota Vikings receiver K. J. Osborn and others.
- He underwent months of surgeries and therapies to try to save his right foot and ultimately chose a below-the-knee amputation after persistent bone and healing problems in early 2024.
- Thomas was arrested on the night of the crash with a reported blood-alcohol concentration of .178 and later had the DWI case dismissed after completing a pre-trial diversion program.
- He trained with multiple specialized prosthetic feet for different events, saying the adaptation and lighter training approach helped him turn being underestimated into an advantage.
- Thomas will compete on The Challenge: Cutthroat, which premieres August 5 on Paramount+, and says his return is meant to represent amputees and show resilience after a long hiatus from the series.