Saints Close To Deal With WR Michael Thomas

According to Pro Football Talk, the Saints and WR Michael Thomas are close on reaching an agreement on a new contract. 

Per PFT, Thomas is looking for an average of $20 million per season on a five-year deal. The Saints’ last offer was in the neighborhood of $19 million per year, with additional negotiations likely covering structure and guaranteed money. 

Thomas is set to earn a base salary of $1.15 million in 2019. According to Over The Cap, Browns WR Odell Beckham is the NFL’s highest-paid receiver at $18 million per year.

Thomas, 26, was drafted by the Saints in the second round out of Ohio State in 2016. He’s entering the final year of a four-year, $5.118 million contract that included $3.055 million guaranteed.

In 2018, Thomas played in all 16 games for the Saints and caught 125 passes for 1405 yards and nine touchdowns. Pro Football Focus rated Thomas as their No. 2 receiver out of 117 qualifying players.  

We’ll have more regarding a new deal for Thomas as the news is available.