Slant King. Slant Merchant. Slant Man. Michael Thomas heard it all during his days with the New Orleans Saints. Many NFL fans and even parts of NFL media began to critique Thomas' game with the Saints because they felt that he lacked a downfield presence.
The New Orleans Saints were fortunate to have one of the best seasons by a wide receiver in recent memory. Former Saints superstar Michael Thomas took the league by storm and led the league in receptions in back-to-back years in 2018 and 2019.
Following the 2023 season, the New Orleans Saints opted to release star wide receiver Michael Thomas. The two-time All-Pro would go unsigned in 2024 while he still sits in free agency ahead of this season.
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The Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers could use another wide receiver, and the playoff contenders could turn to former Saints legend Michael Thomas in the playoffs.
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The Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs need more help at wide receiver, and free agent Michael Thomas is probably the best option available. A second-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Thomas was one of the league’s top receivers in the back half of the 2010s.
The Washington Commanders' lack of depth behind star wide receiver Terry McLaurin was on display in Thursday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. While McLaurin finished the game with one reception for 10 yards, the Commanders wideouts managed just four combined receptions, exposing a significant need for the position.
NEW ORLEANS -- Judging by the smile on New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling's face after the game, you couldn't tell the team he was on had been on a seven-game losing streak before Sunday's win over the Atlanta Falcons.
As contenders prepare for the playoff stretch, interest in players like free agent wide receiver Michael Thomas could begin to emerge. A second-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Thomas used to be the most unstoppable weapon in the short and intermediate parts of the field.
Former New Orleans Saints star receiver Michael Thomas made headlines Sunday for a social media rant attacking his former quarterback Derek Carr. After
Carr is no stranger to taking social media shots delivered by Thomas.
The violation is related to an incident from last November in which he allegedly threw a brick at a construction worker’s windshield during an altercation.
Michael Thomas remains a free agent, and he is set to miss the opening game of the campaign.
The Los Angeles Chargers are facing a rebuild at wide receiver. Despite feeling solid about their quarterback situation, many would argue they have failed to transition the room into the next generation without a gap.
Even though Pro Bowler Michael Thomas isn’t the player he used to be, there’s still some value to be had within him. As it stands, there are three ideal landing spots for him in the league before the new season starts.
The Dallas Cowboys are a perpetual disappointment every year in the NFL playoffs despite possessing one of the league’s most talented rosters. This offseason, the only quality player the Cowboys have added is linebacker Eric Kendricks, while they have lost running back Tony Pollard, defensive end Dorance Armstrong Jr.
The Washington Commanders selected quarterback Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick of the NFL Draft last month, and you have to think that one of their biggest priorities in the early stages of Daniels’ career will be surrounding him with the appropriate weapons.
It's been a bit of a strange offseason for the Dallas Cowboys during the last few months. They haven't really made any notable additions to their roster, and most of their significant changes have involved them moving on from some longtime contributors.
After team owner Jerry Jones promised to make a splash in free agency earlier in the offseason, the Cowboys have been arguably the least active team on that front.
The Dallas Cowboys could certainly use some wide receiver help behind CeeDee Lamb, but they haven’t really addressed the problem this offseason. The Cowboys didn’t sign any receivers in free agency, and they didn’t select one in the NFL Draft until Ryan Flournoy in the sixth round.
Thomas is moving toward resolving his legal issues.
The New Orleans Saints officially designated WR Michael Thomas released as a post-June 1 release on Wednesday. The Saints specifically designed Thomas’
It’s just a projection at this time but insiders have it on good authority that Michael Thomas will be departing from the New Orleans Saints. He’s been with the team his whole NFL career and it’s going to be tough to watch him go.
Over the course of about 20 minutes on Thursday afternoon, wide receiver Michael Thomas made it clear how he feels about New Orleans Times-Picayune columnist Jeff Duncan with a series of posts on social media.
The New Orleans Saints are cutting ties with a record-setting receiver.
Nola.com NFL columnist Jeff Duncan broke the news on Thursday that the Saints were parting ways with receiver Michal Thomas, which drew the ire of the two-time All-Pro wideout.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- The end of an era feels like it is near for the long-standing Saints wideout just based on his contract details. Thomas is widely expected to become a free agent this offseason.
Thomas had another injury-plagued season in 2023, and he vented some frustration on social media.
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