June 16, 2026

Ex Buckeyes WR Michael Thomas Restructures Saints Contract

© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation Former Ohio State pass-catcher Michael Thomas is slated to head back to the NFC South franchise on a new one-year deal. Michael Thomas was slated to be a hot name in free agency this offseason. Now, he’s staying pat in New Orleans.  According to reports, the Saints and Thomas have agreed to a restructured contract that will diminish Thomas’ 2023 salary-cap hit, thus keeping him with the NFC South franchise for another season. Per ESPN, Thomas is expected to sign a one-year, $10 million deal, and could earn up to $15 million based on incentives.  The former Ohio State wideout seemed destined to hit free agency due to his lucrative cap hit next season. New Orleans and Thomas agreed back in January to restructured contract would have cleared a path toward his release. The Saints would have saved roughly $14 million should they…

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