Michael Thomas Fantasy WR
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| Height / Weight | 6'3" / 212 lbs. |
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| Date of Birth (Age) | Mar 3, 1993(29) |
| College | Ohio State |
| Experience | 3 Years |
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Michael Thomas NEWS
Michael Thomas Agrees To Restructured Deal
The New Orleans Saints and wide receiver Michael Thomas agreed to a restructured contract on Friday, according to a source. Thomas, who is under contract through the 2024 season, had his base salary in 2023 reduced from $15.5 million to $1.165 million while adding a $31.755 million roster bonus for the 2024 league year that becomes fully guaranteed on the third day of 2023. He also received a signing bonus of $902,941 this week. It reinforces that any decision on Thomas' future with the team will be done expediently, as the Saints would be unlikely to move on from him if he remains on the roster once his massive roster bonus becomes guaranteed. It gives the Saints more flexibility and can allow Thomas to become a free agent earlier if the Saints cut him this offseason. Thomas set a single-season NFL record with 149 catches in 2019 but has played in just 10 games the last three years due to injuries.
Jan 7, 2023 • 5:02 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Expected To Miss The Rest Of The Year
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (toe) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday and will likely miss the rest of the season. Head coach Dennis Allen revealed that Thomas will undergo surgery after an MRI exam showed that his toe had not healed the way the team had hoped. Specifically, the injury is a dislocated second toe, and Thomas did everything he could to rehab it without needing surgery. It's another disappointing end after he missed all of last season with a foot injury. Thomas will have missed most of three seasons since his five-year, $96 million extension that went into effect in 2020. The news means rookie first-rounder Chris Olave should be the team's undisputed No. 1 wideout the rest of the way. Jarvis Landry (ankle) hasn't played since Week 4, but he's back at practice and could return in Week 9. Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith should maintain bigger roles as well the rest of the way with Thomas likely out the rest of the season.
Nov 3, 2022 • 9:40 PM | RotoBallerNo Timetable For Michael Thomas
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that there is no timetable for wide receiver Michael Thomas' (foot) return, but he's expected to return this season and is working hard to rehab. Allen declined to get specific when he was asked if Thomas is dealing with turf toe. The 29-year-old was ruled out for his fifth straight game in Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders, and Jarvis Landry (ankle) will also miss another game. It means that rookie Chris Olave, Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway will continue to serve as the team's top three wideouts, with tight end Juwan Johnson also having more opportunities. Thomas deserves to be stashed everywhere, as he has 16 catches (22 targets) for 171 yards and three touchdowns in his three games so far this year.
Oct 28, 2022 • 7:36 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Still Missing From Practice
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) showed up at practice briefly on Wednesday but didn't actually participate and left as the team went through a stretch. Thomas missed all of the 2021 campaign with an ankle injury, and although this isn't related to that injury, he now hasn't played since Week 3 after a strong start to the year (16 catches, 171 yards and three TDs). The 29-year-old will need to make a lot of progress in the next two days if he is to have a shot at returning in Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Jarvis Landry (ankle) has also missed the last few games, so if the two continue to sit out this weekend, Chris Olave, Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway will continue to operate as the top three pass-catchers.
Oct 26, 2022 • 11:53 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Ruled Out In Week 6
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) has been ruled out for Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. It will be Thomas' third straight game on the sidelines after a strong start to his 2022 season. And with the Saints playing next Thursday night against the Arizona Cardinals, it's possible that the 29-year-old won't be ready for that one, either. Chris Olave (concussion), Jarvis Landry (knee) and Deonte Harty (foot) are also banged up, so Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway could be forced into big roles in the passing game this weekend against Cincinnati. Keep Thomas on your benches again in Week 6.
Oct 14, 2022 • 7:25 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Not At Practice Wednesday
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) was not seen at practice on Wednesday in the period open to the media. Thomas has missed the team's last two games, and this isn't a good start to the week for him. In addition to Thomas, Jarvis Landry (ankle) wasn't seen at practice after he sat out the Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Thomas has two more days to return to the practice field, but as of right now, fantasy managers should consider the 29-year-old to be very questionable for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. If both Thomas and Landry are unable to play again, Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway would have elevated roles yet again.
Oct 12, 2022 • 7:58 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Likely To Play In Week 6
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) has already been ruled out for the Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. This is his second missed start this season, but it sounds like Thomas is likely to suit up in Week 6. Until then, the Saints will lean on Chris Olave and Jarvis Landry in the passing attack. Thomas was playing well before the injury, so fantasy managers will have to patiently wait for his return. Hopefully, he'll be back against the Cincinnati Bengals next week.
Oct 9, 2022 • 3:07 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Will Miss Week 5
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) has been ruled out for the Week 5 game against the Seattle Seahawks. It will be Thomas' second straight missed start. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable for next week's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. With Thomas out again, rookie first-rounder Chris Olave and slot man Jarvis Landry (ankle) should be the top two receiving options for quarterback Andy Dalton, who will be making his second straight start for the ailing Jameis Winston (ankle, back). In his three games played so far in 2022, Thomas has 16 receptions on 22 targets for a solid 171 yards and three touchdowns, so fantasy managers will be hoping he can return next week.
Oct 7, 2022 • 7:06 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Misses Another Practice
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday for the second straight day. Thomas didn't play in the Week 4 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London last week and is trending towards missing his second game in a row this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks. However, he could be a game-time decision on Sunday morning if he's able to return to practice on Friday. Still, fantasy managers shouldn't expect the 29-year-old wideout to play this weekend. If he's out again, rookie first-round Chris Olave should once again operate as the team's top wideout.
Oct 6, 2022 • 11:18 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Sidelined At Wednesday's Practice
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) did not participate in practice on Wednesday. Thomas was inactive for the team's Week 4 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London after sustaining a foot injury in Week 3. Marquez Callaway saw the biggest increase in opportunity last week with Thomas sidelined as he played on 97% of snaps and saw six targets from Andy Dalton. Rookie Chris Olave should continue to produce regardless of Thomas' availability, but fantasy managers should monitor the status of Thomas, Jarvis Landry (ankle), and Jameis Winston (back, ankle) throughout the week before making lineup decisions regarding other Saints wideouts.
Oct 5, 2022 • 10:50 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Ruled Out For Week 4 Against Vikings
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. He could not practice all week and was ultimately ruled out for Sunday's contest. The 29-year-old has been dealing with a foot injury and needs extra time to recover fully. His next chance to return will be Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. Starting quarterback Jameis Winston is doubtful for Week 4. Receivers Jarvis Landry and Chris Olave will be backup Andy Dalton's top targets in Week 4. Both are considered flex options against a Vikings defense in the bottom 10 in DVOA against teams' top opposing wideouts.
Sep 30, 2022 • 1:44 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Not Seen At Practice
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (toe) was not seen at practice on Wednesday to begin the week. Thomas should be considered questionable to play in London in the Week 4 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings after he was injured in the Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The 29-year-old caught all five of his targets for 49 yards last Sunday, and thankfully his toe injury isn't on the same foot that caused him to miss all of the 2021 campaign. Jarvis Landry (foot) is also dealing with an injury this week, so there's a chance that Chris Olave, Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith are the team's top three receivers this weekend if Thomas and Landry aren't cleared to play.
Sep 28, 2022 • 4:17 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Officially Active For Week 1
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is officially active for Week 1 despite being listed as questionable. He has some appeal with a divisional matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on tap, but fantasy managers should approach the situation with caution considering Thomas hasn't played in a regular season game since Week 14 back in 2020. Additionally, quarterback Jameis Winston is far from a sure thing, and Thomas also faces competition from Chris Olave and Jarvis Landry in the Saints' receiver room. Managers with depth at wide receiver should consider starting someone else this week.
Sep 11, 2022 • 4:27 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Expected To Be Active In Week 1
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is expected to be active for the team's Week 1 contest against the Atlanta Falcons, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Thomas was limited in all three practices this past week and officially sports a "questionable" designation heading into Sunday morning. Although there's no denying that Thomas is a playmaker, his injury history and lingering hamstring issue are still somewhat concerning. As such, he falls into the WR3 tier for his first game since Week 14 of the 2020 season.
Sep 11, 2022 • 12:01 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Listed As Questionable For Week 1
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Safety Tyrann Mathieu (illness) is also questionable after missing Friday's practice. Thomas practiced in a limited capacity in three practices this week and has been dealing with a nagging hamstring issue since Aug. 21. The good news is that the Saints play an early game on Sunday against Atlanta, so fantasy managers will know right away if they should leave him in their starting lineups as a WR3/flex. If Thomas doesn't suit up in Week 1, rookie first-rounder Chris Olave and veteran slot man Jarvis Landry will be quarterback Jameis Winston's top two targets through the air, with Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith battling for No. 3 duties.
Sep 9, 2022 • 10:04 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Hopeful To Play On Sunday
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) was limited once again during Thursday's practice. The stud wideout has practiced in back-to-back days, which is a good sign. It sounds like the organization is optimistic that Thomas will be able to get on the field for the season opener on Sunday. Thomas has been dealing with a hamstring issue for several weeks. The expectation is that he'll play on Sunday, but fantasy managers should be cautious. There should be more information after Friday's practice.
Sep 9, 2022 • 4:00 AM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Eyeing A Return To 2019 Form
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is aiming for a return to his record-setting form that fans saw three seasons ago. When asked if his 2019 self was still there, Thomas replied, "I'm trying to top that." The former All-Pro wideout has had his last two seasons marred by ankle injuries. Despite dealing with a recent hamstring injury, Thomas' status for Week 1 appears to be on the right track, as he started to practice this week as a limited participant on Wednesday. Whether or not the sixth-year pro can live up to those lofty goals remains to be seen. For now, his outlook is certainly looking better than it has in recent years.
Sep 8, 2022 • 4:26 AM | RotoBallerDennis Allen Non-Committal On Michael Thomas For Week 1
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen was non-committal about wide receiver Michael Thomas' (hamstring) Week 1 status against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday. "We'll see, but he's progressing," Allen said. Thomas missed the final two preseason games with a nagging hamstring injury, but the fact that he was able to get in a limited practice on Wednesday is good news for his status for the regular season opener. Fantasy managers are justified in being skeptical about the 29-year-old after he missed all of last year and most of 2020 with ankle issues. If fully healthy, he could easily be the team's No. 1 receiver this year, but he also has to contend with newcomers Jarvis Landry and rookie first-rounder Chris Olave. If he plays, Thomas will be a WR3/flex option for fantasy managers in Week 1.
Sep 7, 2022 • 11:05 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Still On Track For Week 1
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) was present at the team's closed walk-through practice on Monday, another positive sign that he remains on track to play in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Thomas is over the ankle issues that caused him to miss all of last season, but a lingering hamstring injury caused him to miss around two weeks of training camp practices this summer. The 29-year-old's health will remain a question mark until we see him operate in a regular season game alongside new wideouts Jarvis Landry and rookie first-rounder Chris Olave. All signs points to Thomas being active this Sunday, where he should be considered a low-end WR2/high-end WR3 for fantasy lineups.
Sep 7, 2022 • 4:24 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Expected To Play In Week 1
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) has not played football since December 13th, 2020, but the expectation is that he will be on the field in Week 1. The 29-year-old was described as "looking like his old self," before suffering a setback from a hamstring injury. Fortunately, it does not appear this will limit him from participating against the Falcons in their season opener. The former offensive player of the year was extremely productive during his last full campaign in 2019, amassing 149 receptions for 1,725 yards and nine touchdowns. It is unreasonable to expect him to repeat these numbers in 2022, especially considering so much time has passed. However, he could still be valuable for fantasy football. Thomas will carry the risk of re-injury with him into the season and does have more target competition, including rookie Chris Olave and veteran Jarvis Landry. This makes him more likely to be a top-24 option if he can remain healthy, with additional upside if he can regain his form.
Sep 1, 2022 • 1:56 PM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Looking Like His Old Self
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) hasn't been healthy in two years, but he's looking like his old self despite tweaking his hamstring late in training camp. The Saints have been cautious with how much Thomas has practiced this summer, but when he's been on the field he's been crisp and hasn't looked hindered by an ankle injury that cost him most of 2020 and all of 2021. Veteran Jarvis Landry and rookie first-rounder Chris Olave will take some of the heat off Thomas in his return. Thomas' hamstring ailment will need to be monitored, but it doesn't sound serious and shouldn't keep him from playing in Week 1. If the 29-year-old returns to being a WR1 in New Orleans, he'll be a steal as a WR3 in fantasy drafts.
Aug 25, 2022 • 12:07 AM | RotoBallerMichael Thomas Dealing With Hamstring Issue
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is currently dealing with "a little bit of a hamstring issue," according to head coach Dennis Allen. The multi-time Pro Bowl wideout has looked good during practices as of late. While any ailment is concerning, especially for a guy who missed all of last season with an ankle injury, he appears to still have a green light for Week 1. Thomas' draft stock has dropped since being the top fantasy receiver. However, despite the presence of Jarvis Landry and Chris Olave, along with the departure of his former signal-caller, Drew Brees, Thomas still has top-10 fantasy potential at the position, assuming he remains healthy.
Aug 22, 2022 • 12:34 AM | RotoBaller
