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Cedric Thornton
Cedric Thornton is a former defensive tackle out of Southern Arkansas who entered the NFL in 2011 as an undrafted free agent. He played 80 regular-season games from 2012 to 2017, with the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills.
Draft Details
Cedric Thornton Career Stats
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PHI | 12 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | PHI | 16 | 42 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | PHI | 16 | 31 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | PHI | 11 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | DAL | 12 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | BUF | 13 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 80 | 133 | 70 | 26 | 7.5 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-3
Weight
309 lbs
40-Yard Dash
5.25s
Bench Press
23 reps
Vertical Jump
27"
Broad Jump
101"
3-Cone Drill
7.70s
Shuttle
4.71s
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