The New Orleans Saints wide receiver tweeted a few things during the NFC Championship game that led many to believe he was throwing shade at his quarterback.
According to ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter, Thomas held off on the surgeries because he knew it was likely Drew Brees' last season and wanted to make a run at the Super Bowl with him.
Saints star receiver Michael Thomas will not be able to assist Drew Brees in his first game back from injury, as Thomas has been ruled out of the matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.
While the Saints were hoping to have Michael Thomas back in Black & Gold this Sunday against the Bears, it looks like he will once again be missing from the lineup. He joins two other receivers that will be out, including Emmanuel Sanders and Marquez Callaway.
The New Orleans Saints have been without one of their best players, Michael Thomas, for some time now as he has been dealing with injuries and other holdouts. The star receiver is back at practice, which provides a positive reason for him to play this Sunday.
As Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio continues to churn out rumors regarding Saints All-Pro WR Michael Thomas' future, coach Sean Payton claps back again on Twitter.
Saints star wideout, Michael Thomas, will sit out Monday night's game but not for reasons most fans are expecting. Thomas was involved in an altercation with a teammate at practice this weekend and is being sat for disciplinary reasons.
New Orleans Saints star wide-receiver, Michael Thomas, received an injury at the end of the Saints vs. Bucs game on Sunday. What initially looked like a minor ankle-roll, may be more serious as he is now expected to miss several weeks.