Saints HC Gives Injury Update On WR Michael Thomas

From 2016-2019, Michael Thomas was at the top of the world, proverbially speaking.

He was one of the best wide receivers in the NFL during that time, and he was a valuable weapon to the New Orleans Saints offense.

During the 2019 season, Thomas set the single-season record for receptions with 149 and finished the year with 1,725 yards.

Since then, Thomas has only appeared in eight games, including just three in 2022.

Thomas has struggled with lower body injuries for the last three years.

While many fans have been optimistic about a potential return to dominance in 2023, the Saints’ head coach just delivered a sub-optimal injury report.

Dennis Allen has recently reported that Thomas still isn’t fully healthy, even after several months of recovery.

#Saints HC Dennis Allen said WR Michael Thomas isn’t 100% healthy right now after undergoing toe surgery last season. They’re going to be cautious but they are expecting him to be ready for the start of the regular season.

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 28, 2023

Last year, Thomas had toe surgery, which was said to help him with his injury moving forward.

The good news for many Saints fans is that Allen is optimistic that Thomas will be able to play when the season begins.

This optimism has been expressed by members of the Saints organization in the past, however.

Will Thomas be able to return to his former self, performing as one of the league’s best wide receivers?

The Saints will now be led by Derek Carr after signing him in free agency.

Carr is a longtime NFL veteran and could provide some much-needed stability in this offense.

Considering Thomas was used to Drew Brees throwing him the ball, this adjustment to another veteran quarterback should help.

Thomas still has a few months to get healthy and return to the field, something that all Saints fans have been yearning for.

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