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Michael Thomas

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College: Ohio State | 8 years
Height: 6'3" | Weight: 212 lbs
Birth Date: 1993-03-03
2024 Bye Week: 11

Total Pts: 0.00
Avg Pts: 0.00
Rank: 0 WR

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Mar 13 9:13pm ET

New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas was released as a post-June 1 cut Wednesday, March 13, according to a source.

From TheHuddle

Mar 13 6:00pm ET

Wide receiver Michael Thomas (knee) is no longer under contract with the New Orleans Saints, according to a source, and is now officially a free agent. It was a formality this offseason since his deal was only really for one year. The 31-year-old was designated as a post-June 1 cut by the Saints. Thomas missed the final seven games of the 2023 season due to a knee injury and isn't likely to have a very robust market given all of the injuries he's endured since leading the NFL in receptions (149) and receiving yards (1,725) in 2019, the last year he was named to the Pro Bowl. Since then, the former second-round pick by the Saints in 2016 out of Ohio State has played in only 20 games and has caught 95 passes for 1,057 yards and four touchdowns.

From RotoBaller

Mar 7 7:40pm ET

The New Orleans Saints are expected to release Michael Thomas this offseason, according to Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com. The team is expected to make the move before the beginning of the 2024 new league year on March 13 as they will owe him all of his $119 million future bonus if he is on the roster on March 15. Thomas has appeared in just 20 games over the past three seasons. The veteran should be able to land with another team as a free-agent, although he may have to settle for a one-year deal to prove he can stay healthy. Thomas will leave New Orleans with 565 receptions for 6,569 yards and 36 touchdowns over seven seasons.

From RotoBaller

Mar 7 5:13pm ET

Dynasty | The Saints are reportedly set to release wide receiver Michael Thomas. Dynasty Analysis: Thomas' career has been defined by two different stretches. First, he became one of the most dominant forces the league has ever seen, culminating in a 2019 season that featuring a ridiculous 149 catches for 1,725 yards and nine touchdowns. With nearly 6,000 yards and 500 catches in his first four seasons, Thomas was the WR1 in all of dynasty leagues. Unfortunately, injuries have ruined his career as he's only posted a total of 95 catches and four touchdowns in the last three seasons combined, playing in just 20 total games. Thomas will look to latch on somewhere but his days of dynasty relevance are sadly on life support.

From Dynasty League Fantasy

Mar 7 12:33pm ET

New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas is expected to be released ahead of the start of free agency, according to sources Thursday, March 7.

Fantasy Spin: The oft-injured Thomas hasn't surpassed 448 receiving yards in a season since 2019. His landing spot will be mildly interesting, but he's a high-risk WR4/5 type as he enters his age-31 season.

From TheHuddle

Feb 1 8:50pm ET

No final decision has been made regarding wide receiver Michael Thomas' future with the New Orleans Saints, but at this point the two sides appear to be headed for a breakup after eight seasons together. Thomas played in 10 games in 2023, his most in a single season since he sprained his ankle in Week 1 of the 2020 campaign. The 30-year-old veteran had some big moments but ultimately never topped 70 receiving yards in a single game and suffered another ankle injury that cost him the final seven games of the year. It was Thomas' fourth straight season missing at least seven games. Before his injuries set in, Thomas was on a Hall of Fame trajectory as one of the league's premier playmakers, as he averaged 117.5 catches and 1,378 yards per year in his first four seasons. In four years since, he has just 95 receptions for 1,057 yards and has been limited to 20 games.

From RotoBaller

Jan 5 2:33am ET

New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas (knee) is not ready to return, per head coach Dennis Allen. Thomas is currently on the Reserve/Injured list.

From TheHuddle

Dec 26 2:30pm ET

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (knee) and cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ankle) will not return from the Injured Reserve list to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17. Both players were placed on IR after the Week 10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and have missed the last five games. It's an unfortunate development for New Orleans heading into a must-win matchup to keep their postseason hopes alive. With Thomas remaining out, Rashid Shaheed will continue to see more looks. Mike Evans has struggled against Lattimore in recent seasons, so the veteran cornerback's continued absence might be even more troubling.

From RotoBaller

Dec 18 9:03pm ET

New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas (knee) is not expected to return to practice this week, according to head coach Dennis Allen. He is currently on the Reserve/Injured list.

Fantasy Spin: It looks like Thomas may be able to return this season, but fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation. Rashid Shaheed and A.T. Perry were the main receivers for the Saints last week with Chris Olave out and could see a similar workload in Week 16. Fantasy players in most leagues probably can avoid Shaheed and Perry.

From TheHuddle

Dec 18 7:50pm ET

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said he doesn't expect the team to open the practice windows for wide receiver Michael Thomas (knee) or cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ankle) this week. It means that neither player is going to return from Injured Reserve to play in the team's Week 16 contest on Thursday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams. Both Thomas and Lattimore are in the rehab process and don't have a firm timetable for a return. Thomas has spent the required four games on IR but won't be able to return until the Week 17 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Christmas Eve at the earliest. Lattimore is set to miss his fifth straight game as well this week. If Chris Olave (ankle) misses his second straight game on Thursday, Rashid Shaheed and rookie A.T. Perry will once again operate as the team's top two wideouts.

From RotoBaller

Dec 8 7:30pm ET

NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill expects New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (knee) to return this year. Thomas is currently on Injured Reserve with a right-knee injury and must miss two more games before he's eligible to return. It's good news for the oft-injured 30-year-old wideout, but a return for the final three games of the 2023 regular season isn't going to help fantasy managers at all. Although Thomas had just one touchdown in 10 games before his injury, he was serving as a steady No. 2 wideout for New Orleans behind Chris Olave with 39 receptions (64 targets) for 448 receiving yards. The Saints have struggled to replace Thomas with Rashid Shaheed (thigh) and rookie A.T. Perry, with running back Alvin Kamara mostly benefitting from an even larger pass-catching role in the last two games without Thomas in the mix.

From RotoBaller

Nov 22 10:51pm ET

Dynasty | The Saints have placed receiver Michael Thomas on IR Dynasty Analysis: He'll miss at least the next four games due to a knee injury and is eligible to return in week 16. It's been far from a return to glory for Thomas and he won't win any comeback awards, but he did average seven targets over his first nine games while producing 448 yards and a single touchdown. The team has struggled to find consistency with new quarterback Derek Carr under center and the loss of Thomas should provide more targets for Chris Olave. As for Thomas, he's likely to return to the team in 2024, his age-31 season, and is found as DLF's WR71.

Nov 21 4:13pm ET

New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

Fantasy Spin: Fantasy managers had time to prepare for this after head coach Dennis Allen told reporters last week that Thomas was dealing with a significant injury. His absence figures to give Chris Olave more opportunities at the very least, although rookie A.T. Perry could benefit the most from a fantasy perspective if he replaces Thomas in the starting lineup. If that happens, Rashid Shaheed would likely remain in his role as a high-upside, low-floor field-stretcher.

From TheHuddle

Nov 21 4:10pm ET

The New Orleans Saints are placing wide receiver Michael Thomas (knee) on Injured Reserve, which means that he will be forced to miss at least the next four games. Head coach Dennis Allen said on Monday that Thomas' knee injury was going to keep him out for some time, but now we know it will be at least for the next four games. It means that fantasy managers won't have him to close out their regular season and they might not even be able to count on him if they make the postseason. The 30-year-old injured his right knee on the first offensive play in Week 10 and was eventually ruled out for the rest of the game. Until Thomas is able to return, Rashid Shaheed and rookie A.T. Perry will see more targets through the air behind target hog Chris Olave. Tight end Juwan Johnson also becomes more attractive as a TE streamer.

From RotoBaller

Nov 20 6:33pm ET

New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas (knee) will miss some time because of his knee injury, but head coach Dennis Allen would not say if Thomas is a candidate for the Reserve/Injured list.

Fantasy Spin: Fantasy players should monitor the situation to see how long Thomas may be sidelined because of the injury. Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed likely will be the main receivers for the Saints while Thomas is sidelined. Olave should be a weekly starting option, while Shaheed could be a flex option in some leagues.

From TheHuddle

Nov 20 2:30pm ET

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (knee) exited the Week 10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings early due to a knee injury. The Saints were off in Week 11 because of a bye, but the veteran wideout's injury could keep him out of Week 12 and beyond. Head coach Dennis Allen said his injury is "gonna take some time" but wouldn't specify whether a stint on the Injured Reserve list is a possibility. Thomas has appeared in all ten of the Saints' games this year, catching 39 of his 64 targets for 448 yards and one touchdown. He hasn't been overly productive, but he's remained on the fantasy radar. As long as he is out, expect Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed to see more targets. However, tight ends Juwan Johnson and Taysom Hill could also see more looks, and the Saints signed Marquez Callaway this week. It's worth noting quarterback Derek Carr (concussion) remains in concussion protocol.

From RotoBaller

Nov 13 6:20pm ET

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that wide receiver Michael Thomas (knee) suffered a "fairly significant" knee injury in the Week 10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. A week after not catching a single pass in Week 9, Thomas caught one of his two targets for a nine-yard gain against Minnesota before leaving the game and never returning. The Saints have a well-timed bye in Week 11, but if the 30-year-old's injury is serious enough, he might not be ready to return in Week 12 to take on the Atlanta Falcons on Nov. 26. Rasheed Shaheed and rookie A.T. Perry would both take on bigger roles in the Saints' passing attack behind Chris Olave if Thomas is forced to miss any time coming out of the bye week.

From RotoBaller

Nov 13 6:03pm ET

New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas (knee) is dealing with a fairly significant injury and will rehab the injury during the Week 11 bye, according to head coach Dennis Allen.

Fantasy Spin: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation to see if Thomas will be available for the Week 12 game. He has been productive for the Saints and fantasy players this season and can be at least a flex option in fantasy leagues.

From TheHuddle

Nov 12 7:23pm ET

New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas ended up with a 9-yard catch on two targets in Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings.

From TheHuddle

Nov 12 3:10pm ET

New Orleans Saints tight end Michael Thomas (knee) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's game versus the Minnesota Vikings. He departed in the first half and will finish Week 10 with two targets, one catch, and nine receiving yards. The Saints should have no trouble spreading the ball around without Thomas, relying on the likes of Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, Taysom Hill, Alvin Kamara, and Juwan Johnson. Fortunately for Thomas, the Saints have a Week 11 bye, giving him extra time to recover before his next game.

From RotoBaller

Player Transactions
  • 21-Nov-2023: Michael Thomas - IR - The New Orleans Saints have placed WR Michael Thomas on injured reserve.
  • 03-Nov-2022: Michael Thomas - IR - The New Orleans Saints placed WR Michael Thomas on IR.
  • 15-Feb-2022: NO Michael Thomas - Activated from PUP
  • 25-Sep-2021: NO Michael Thomas - Reinstated
  • 14-Sep-2021: NO Michael Thomas - Reserve, Non-Football Injury - COVID-19
  • 14-Sep-2021: NO Michael Thomas - Reserve, Did Not Report - COVID-19
  • 31-Aug-2021: NO Michael Thomas - Placed on PUP - ankle surgery
  • 27-Jul-2021: NO Michael Thomas - Placed on PUP - ankle
  • 19-Dec-2020: NOR Michael Thomas - On IR - ankle
  • 31-Jul-2019: NOR - Re-signed - Five-year extension (through 2024)
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