Michael Thomas
WR - New Orleans Saints
2024 Outlook
According to Saints beat reporter Nick Underhill, Michael Thomas is no longer under contract with the Saints, per source. He is now officially a free agent.
Fantasy Impact
Thomas will look for a change of scenery after struggling to stay healthy in recent seasons with the Saints. He'll likely sign a short-term, prove-it deal with a team as he looks to work his way back to his old self.
The New Orleans Saints are reportedly expected to release Michael Thomas.
Fantasy Impact
Thomas has dealt with a number of injuries in recent seasons, and releasing him would cost the Saints around $18 million in dead cap. If he is released, he'll likely look to land a short-term prove-it deal with a new team in free agency.
With WR Michael Thomas' contract set to void, several scouts have "pointed out Baltimore as a good fit" for the former New Orleans Saints standout.
Fantasy Impact
The once-All-Pro WR has since seen a decline in production due in large part to struggles to stay healthy, playing 20 games in his last four seasons. Thomas was linked to the Ravens who are expected to part with WR Odell Beckham Jr. and value veteran pass-catchers, though ESPN's Jeremy Fowler also mentioned Denver as a potential landing spot alongside Thomas' former head coach Sean Payton.
Saints' coach Dennis Allen said Michael Thomas is not expected to return in Week 17.
Fantasy Impact
Thomas will remain on injured reserve as he continues to deal with a knee injury. It is not clear if he will play again this season.
Saints' coach Dennis Allen said he does not expect to have the practice window opened this week for Michael Thomas.
Fantasy Impact
Allen said Thomas is still in the rehab process and he remains without a timetable to return. He was placed on IR with a knee injury on November 21.