The Miami Dolphins have placed an exclusive rights tender on safety Michael Thomas.
The Miami Dolphins have locked up a key special teams contributor, a solid starting safety, and the hero of the team's 2013 win over the New England Patriots in Week 15 when he pulled down an endzone interception with two seconds to play.
#Dolphins gave an exclusive rights tender to S and special teamer Michael Thomas, source said. Should generate some interest.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 4, 2016
According to NFL rules, a player with less than three accrued seasons, but who has an expiring contract, is an "exclusive rights free agent.