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Saints WR Thomas good to go for season opener?
New Orleans Saints wide receiver MICHAEL THOMAS is reportedly set to play in Week #1 after dealing with a minor hamstring injury. Thomas was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s… More practice session, following a Monday walkthrough practice in which he also participated. The Saints are set to open the regular season against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Less
Source: Team Blog
Saints WR Thomas making good progress
New Orleans Saints wide receiver MICHAEL THOMAS participated in 11-on-11 drills over the weekend for the first time since the end of the 2020 NFL season. Saints head coach Dennis Allen… More said that Thomas was doing good and building confidence in the strength of his ankle. It’s still unknown if Thomas will play in the Saints’ first preseason game against the Houston Texans on August 13th. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Optimism around Saints QB Winston, WR Thomas
Recent reports indicate that there is much optimism around the health of New Orleans Saints quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON and wide receiver MICHAEL THOMAS. Winston is expected to be fully healthy shortly… More after the start of training camp, while there have been several positive reports about Thomas over the past few weeks. Thomas was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list yesterday, but the team remains optimistic that he will be ready to roll sometime early in camp. Less
Source: Team Blog
Around the NFL: Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas sighting! The NFL's all-time single-season leader in receptions with 149 (probably broken at some point with the new 17-game season) will be an afterthought for some, having not played in a game since 2020. But there are at least some signs that maybe, just maybe, he'll return to form this season. more »
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Saints WR Thomas has much to prove in 2022
As fantasy owners are well aware, New Orleans wide receiver MICHAEL THOMAS was considered one of the best wideouts in the NFL just a few short seasons ago. After much drama… More surrounding the 27 games he missed due to an ankle injury, Thomas has been very transparent about giving updates on his recent progress. The Saints added veteran wideout JARVIS LANDRY and drafted rookie CHRIS OLAVE this offseason to join a motivated Thomas who will be looking to return to the former version of himself. Less
Source: Team Blog
New Orleans WR Thomas still not ready to return
New Orleans wide receiver MICHAEL THOMAS has been at the Saints facility for this week’s OTA’s, but his return to on-field work is reportedly still a couple of months away. Head… More coach Dennis Allen said on Thursday that the team is “pushing for” Thomas to be ready to resume football activities when the team starts training camp this summer. As fantasy owners are well aware, Thomas missed all of last season with an ankle injury. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Saints WR Thomas still has hurdles to clear in rehab process
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said recently that the team feels good about wide receiver MICHAEL THOMAS’ rehab progress, although he did note that there are “still a few… More hurdles” to be cleared. Despite any hurdles that may exist, Allen said that the team is aiming to have Thomas in the lineup for the season opener. Thomas will also be joined by rookie first round wide receiver CHRIS OLAVE this season, forming a formidable receiving duo for quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Saints restructure contract of WR Thomas
The New Orleans Saints restructured the contract of veteran wide receiver MICHAEL THOMAS in a move that will help the team relative to the salary cap while also ensuring the star… More wideout will remain a part of the team for the 2022 season. There had been talk that the Saints might be ready to move on from Thomas, both because he has struggled to stay healthy and because of a perception that he hasn’t been on the same page as the coaching staff. The restructured contract makes clear that the plan is for Thomas to remain with the Saints this season. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Saints not expected to trade veteran WR Thomas
The New Orleans Saints are not expected to trade veteran wide receiver MICHAEL THOMAS heading into the upcoming season. Thomas has missed the better part of two years due to an… More ankle injury, delayed surgery, and a subsequent setback. The relationship between the Saints and Thomas grew tense during his absence, but both parties appear to be in a better place as his rehab progresses and he continues to update the team on his progress. Whether or not Thomas can repair his relationship with fantasy owners remains to be seen. Less
Source: Team Blog
Saints WR Thomas will not play this season
New Orleans Saints wide receiver MICHAEL THOMAS announced on Wednesday that he will not be able to play this season because of a setback on the ankle injury that he initially… More suffered last year. Thomas said that he was working hard in rehab but acknowledged that there has been “another small setback”. Thomas was the 2019 NFL offensive player of the year but he struggled to stay healthy in 2020 and is now set to miss all of 2021. The Saints, and fantasy owners, will hope he can return in 2022. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Mailbag: October 7, 2021
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition. How did FFI miss so badly on Cooper Kupp? What happened to New England's running game? Michael Thomas and Jeff Wilson coming off injuries. And more. more »
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Saints WR Thomas ahead of schedule with ankle rehab
New Orleans head coach Sean Payton said that star wide receiver MICHAEL THOMAS is doing well, adding that he is “ahead of schedule” on his rehab following surgery on his troublesome… More ankle. Payton and Thomas reportedly met recently to iron out some of their differences, and Thomas was on hand for Saturday’s preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens. It was the first time Thomas has been visibly present with the team since the Saints started training camp in July. Less
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Saints WR Thomas to miss start of season due to ankle surgery
New Orleans star wide receiver MICHAEL THOMAS is expected to miss the beginning of the upcoming season due to a June surgery on his troublesome ankle. Thomas reportedly hoped to avoid… More surgery through rehab but, at some point, it became apparent that the surgery was indeed necessary. There has reportedly been some friction between Thomas and the Saints, with the current situation not likely to improve matters. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Around the NFL: Michael Thomas
So 2020 was a lost season for the 1st wide receiver drafted in most fantasy leagues. A year after setting the NFL receptions record, Michael Thomas was limited to just 7 games after an early-season ankle injury than lingered all year (there was a hamstring issue and team suspension factored in). All behind him? Well, no. more »
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Ian Allan: Breakout wide receivers
Typically there are a couple of receivers who dramatically outperform where they’re selected. But where do such receivers tend to come from? Are you better hoping for a young player to emerge? Or are the odds better with a veteran trying to come back from an injury? more »
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