Saints release Michael Thomas

The New Orleans Saints parted ways with veteran wide receiver Michael Thomas, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2.

New Orleans designated him as a post-June 1 cut, Wilson adds.

Thomas signed a new contract last offseason that included $119 million in guaranteed bonuses if he remained on the team on March 15, per Spotrac.

The two-time Pro Bowler has played just 20 games since a breakout campaign in 2019. An ankle injury limited him to just seven games in 2020, and he missed all of 2021 after a setback. A toe injury ended his 2022 campaign prematurely, and the Saints placed him on IR last November due to a knee ailment. He played 10 games in 2023.

Thomas led the NFL in receptions in 2018 and 2019, recording 125 and 149 catches, respectively. His 1,725 receiving yards in 2019 also led the league.

The 31-year-old finished last season with 39 receptions, 448 yards, and one touchdown.

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