Star wide receiver Michael Thomas has only started four games for the New Orleans Saints over the past two NFL seasons, but it looks like the former Offensive Player of the Year is finally healthy and getting prepared for the 2021-22 season.
The Saints shared a video of Thomas‘ return to the practice field on Wednesday afternoon, showing the two-time All-Pro looking quick and athletic as he caught a pass near the sideline.
Back 💪@Cantguardmike #Saints pic.twitter.com/XVEj15p7M7
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 27, 2022
There was at least some doubt that Thomas would be able to return to the field so soon. After missing the entire 2021 season and the majority of the 2020 season with an ankle injury, Thomas was put on the physically unable to perform list once again ahead of New Orleans’ training camp as he continued to rehab his injury.
This news came as a shock to some, especially after NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Thomas was “in a good place” in terms of his health in February. But it seems his stint on the PUP list was short-lived, as Thomas is already back.
Upon seeing Thomas running for the first time in a long time, the NFL world was happy for the star receiver.
Sure is good to see this … via @Saints pic.twitter.com/kr4mBoO1Ut
— Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) July 27, 2022
Here's Michael Thomas back at practice. Moving well.
Thomas only started 5 games the past two seasons. pic.twitter.com/pnkSIhuhGW
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 27, 2022
awesome seeing Michael Thomas back out there for @Saints training camp 👏 @Cantguardmike pic.twitter.com/a0fnnS3429
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) July 27, 2022
Saints' Michael Thomas back to doing what he does so well: https://t.co/HXz8MrBq8Z
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 27, 2022
If MT is healthy, he’s a top 20 WR this season pretty easily…
He’s currently being drafted as the WR 28. He’s a great value right now.
pic.twitter.com/uacAmsxWXp— Luke Sawhook 🪚🪝 (@lukesawhook) July 27, 2022
Significant news in Saints land https://t.co/E5T07621Jn
— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) July 27, 2022
I've seen enough. Saints win NFC South. https://t.co/20nHSBRsUE
— Adam Schein (@AdamSchein) July 27, 2022
Short stay on the P U P indeed https://t.co/NgR2PYe1F2
— Steve Geller (@SteveGellerWWL) July 27, 2022
When healthy, Thomas is one of the most dominant receivers in the NFL. His return to the practice field is one step closer to Thomas getting back to that form.
