MICHAEL THOMAS NEWS

Not likely to play Friday Thomas isn't in uniform ahead of Friday's preseason game at Green Bay, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact The same goes for fellow wide receiver Jarvis Landry, while rookie first-round pick Chris Olave is suited up. Assuming Olave does get into the contest, he'll be joined by Marquez Callaway, Tre'Quan Smith and Deonte Harty, among others, at the position. Thomas will have one chance for exhibition action ahead of Week 1 next Friday against the Chargers.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jerry Rice: Michael Thomas, 'He's a Threat, Playmaker' Jerry Rice praised Michael Thomas as he attempts his comeback to game action.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Expected full-go for Week 1 Coach Dennis Allen said Thomas is "going to be ready to go" for Week 1 at Atlanta, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thomas reportedly has looked good in training camp, bouncing back from his two-year battle with ankle injuries and setting himself up to start in the opener. He may or may not make an appearance this preseason, and it remains to be seen if he's anything close to the same player who led the league in catches in back-to-back years (2018-19), especially without Drew Brees and coach Sean Payton leading the offense.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't suit up Saturday Thomas did not play in Saturday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Texans.

Impact Thomas and fellow veteran wide receiver Jarvis Landry were given the night off Saturday, while rookie Chris Olave caught just one pass on as many targets for four yards. Nonetheless, Thomas impressed in practice this past week while his fantasy stock continued to rise, and he could make his preseason debut this coming Friday in Green Bay.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates Wednesday's practice Thomas was one of the standout performers at the Saints' practice Wednesday, Ricardo LeCompte of WWL-TV Channel 4 New Orleans reports.

Impact Thomas reportedly stood out in 7-on-7 drills and continues to be the subject of positive chatter among Saints beat writers. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football also mentioned Thomas' excellent showing Wednesday, suggesting the wideout looks like he's "back" or close to it after sitting out the entire 2021 season. His average draft position in fantasy leagues has already risen considerably since the start of training camp, and the momentum may continue through August.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL 2022: McCaffrey, Young, Ramsey among key players returning from injuries

Christian McCaffrey and Chase Young are among NFL stars returning from injuries. Dr. Matt Provencher breaks down what to expect.

AUGUST 9, 2022

Michael Thomas: Expectation for Saints WR room is very high New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas says the expectation for Saints WR room is very high.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • NFL.COM

Michael Thomas vs. NFC South New Orleans was without one of the NFL’s most dominant offensive players last season. Here’s how one of the league’s best receivers has fare...

JULY 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Expects to bounce back strong Thomas appeared fluid while running routes and wasn't wearing a brace or wrap on his surgically repaired left ankle during Wednesday's training camp practice, Mike Triplett of ESPN...

Impact While neither the wideout nor coach Dennis Allen are willing to put a timetable on when Thomas -- who worked in every portion of Wednesday's practice except for full-team drills -- would be back to 100 percent, the 29-year-old indicated that he's "very confident, very confident" that he'll return to form after not playing in 2021. If so, Thomas would be in line to claim his lead role in a New Orleans wide receiver corps that also features newcomer Jarvis Landry and 2022 first-round pick Chris Olave. Thomas will also have to forge a connection with starting quarterback Jameis Winston (knee), as the pair didn't play together in 2021 and saw only limited reps with one another in 2020, when Winston worked behind Drew Brees and Taysom Hill.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Thomas injury update: Saints WR off PUP list, running routes at training camp after missing all of 2021 season Michael Thomas looks like he'll finally be back on the field for New Orleans come this season.

JULY 27, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Michael Thomas Practices at Saints Training Camp Saints All-Pro wide receiver participated in the Saints’ first day of training camp practice.

JULY 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Back at practice Thomas (ankle) took part in practice Wednesday, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Triplett notes that the wideout -- who had been on the active/PUP list -- did everything but full-team work Wednesday, with Thomas appearing to move around well while running a route. Now that he's back on the field, Thomas is poised to reclaim his role as the top option in a New Orleans wide receiver corps that also includes Jarvis Landry, 2022 first-round pick Chris Olave, Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shouldn't be on PUP list too long Thomas (ankle) isn't expected to remain on the PUP list very long, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports.

Impact Thomas is bouncing back from lingering ankle issues, with GM Mickey Loomis noting Tuesday that the wideout is "just not quite ready to be full go yet." While a precise timetable for Thomas' return to practice hasn't been outlined, it does at least seem that his placement on the PUP list is not indicative of a concerning setback. Once he's back in the mix, Thomas will aim to reestablish himself as the top option in a Saints' WR unit that also features Jarvis Landry, 2022 first-round pick Chris Olave, Marquez Callaway, Tre'Quan Smith and Deonte Harty.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' Michael Thomas, Marcus Davenport on PUP list

The New Orleans Saints have been dealt two injury blows, one on each side of the ball.

JULY 22, 2022

Saints WR Michael Thomas, DE Marcus Davenport placed on PUP list ahead of training camp Saints receiver Michael Thomas was placed on the physically unable to perform list to start training camp, according to the league's transac...

JULY 21, 2022 • NFL.COM

Approaches camp on PUP list Thomas (ankle) has been placed on the Saints' active/PUP list, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Thomas -- who continues to bounce back from lingering ankle issues -- can be activated off the list at any time between now and the start of the regular season, but until then he'll be unable to practice. The report notes that while Thomas has not commented on when he might return to the field, it's worth noting that the wideout has been posting videos of himself running routes on his social media pages. For his part, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football suggests that he doesn't expect Thomas to remain on the PUP list too long. In any case, once Thomas is able to return to practice, he'll look to reestablish himself as the top option in a New Orleans wide receiver corps that also includes Jarvis Landry, Chris Olave, Marquez Callaway, Tre'Quan Smith and Deonte Harty.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints Fantasy Football 2022 Outlook: WR Michael Thomas After missing majority of the past two NFL regular seasons, can Michael Thomas emerge as a top fantasy wide reciever again in 2022?

JULY 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

2 NFL Analysts Differ on Michael Thomas' Projected 2022 Production Two NFL analysts have differing viewpoints on Michael Thomas for 2022.

JUNE 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Saints' Michael Thomas Primed for a Huge Rebound After missing 26 of his team’s last 35 games, a strong return from New Orleans WR Michael Thomas is a key to a big season for the team.

JUNE 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Saints' Michael Thomas Primed for a Huge Comeback After missing 26 of his team’s last 35 games, a strong return from New Orleans WR Michael Thomas is a key to a big season for the team.

JUNE 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Not participating in minicamp Thomas (ankle) didn't participate during Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The wideout spent half of practice rehabbing in the training facility and the other half watching from the sideline while wearing his uniform. Thomas hasn't practiced or played since 2020, so he wasn't expected to participate in minicamp. However, it's still encouraging to see the two-time NFL receptions leader engaged in team activities at this point in the offseason. The Saints have yet to comment on expectations for Thomas' availability during training camp, but they hope to have him back at some point during the 2022 campaign.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injury watch: What we need to know about J.K. Dobbins, Michael Thomas and more Inside Injuries' Virginia Zakas helps set expectations for the top players returning from injuries heading into the 2022 season.

JUNE 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Thomas not '100 percent,' doubtful for Saints minicamp

Superstar wideout Mike Thomas is looking to return to form this season. But as of now, he's still not back to full health.

JUNE 10, 2022

Not expected at minicamp Saints coach Dennis Allen doesn't expect Thomas (ankle) to participate in June minicamp, Rod Walker of the Times-Picayune reports.

Impact The Saints still hope to have the two-time NFL receptions leader available at some point, but it won't happen during the offseason program. While he's been spotted at the team facility, Thomas still hasn't practiced or played since 2020, and he ended up needing another surgery on his problematic ankle after experiencing a setback in October or November. The Saints haven't commented on expectations for training camp.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Video of Michael Thomas Sprinting at Saints Training Facility Saints All-Pro wide receiver posted a video of him running a sprint at the team’s indoor training facility.

JUNE 7, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM