Saints' Michael Thomas Says He's Out For Season After Ankle Injury Setback
Saints' Michael Thomas I'm Out For Season After Ankle Injury Setback
The hits just keep on coming for the Saints -- 'cause just two days after the team lost quarterback Jameis Winston, it's now lost Michael Thomas too.
The star wide receiver -- who many at one point considered the best wideout in football -- announced Wednesday he's done for the season after suffering another setback with his ankle injury.
"To my displeasure," Thomas said in a statement on social media, "I will not be able to make it back in time for this season."
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) November 3, 2021 @Cantguardmike
Thomas insinuated the injury -- which he initially suffered at the beginning of the 2020 season -- could need some kind of medical procedure, saying he and doctors "will have to address" the issue.
The 28-year-old, who signed a monster 5-year, $96 MILLION contract extension back in 2019, did vow to return as good as ever in 2022.
"I know God doesn't make mistakes so I will continue to follow in his path," Thomas said, "and I can't wait to be back on the field in front of the best fans on the planet."
The news is obviously a tough one for New Orleans ... particularly after Winston tore up his knee during the Saints' win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
