Michael Thomas Fantasy

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas signed a five-year, $100 million extension, which also includes $61 million in guarantees. Thomas is now the highest-paid wide receiver in history as well as the first non-quarterback to sign a deal of this size. He will be reporting to training camp immediately and can be expected to take over a lead role in the offense once again.

Jul. 31st • 8:48 AM

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas did not report to training camp as the fourth-year receiver reportedly wants a new contract. Thomas has to report to the team at least 30 days before the start of the season for the upcoming season to count as an accrued season, so there's not much chance of this being a lingering issue. At most, Thomas will be delayed in his training and not be ready for some preseason games, but Thomas is already too good to be useful as a preseason DFS option.

Jul. 25th • 11:28 AM

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is working hard to become the highest paid wide receiver in the NFL. It's been reported that Thomas is asking the New Orleans Saints for a contract that would pay the receiver $22 million per year. This would separate Thomas from the competition and have him making well over Odell Beckham Jr's current annual salary ($18 million). The Saints are willing to pay Thomas in the ballpark of $18 million, which leaves the deal in limbo for the present time. Thomas ranked sixth in PPR leagues and eighth in standard fantasy football leagues last season. In total, Thomas posted 1,405 yards, 125 receptions and nine touchdowns in 2018. The Saints signed two undrafted free-agent wide receivers this season (Emmanuel Butler and Jordan Humphries), but no changes have been made to the depth chart at this time.

Jun. 28th • 1:29 AM