Michael Thomas Not 100 Percent

Michael Thomas is recovering from an ankle injury that cost him the 2021 season.

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Saints coach Dennis Allen said Thursday that Thomas is "doubtful" to attend minicamp.

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Thomas' ankle injury limited him to seven games in 2020. After ankle surgery and a setback, he missed 2021.

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Allen told Rich Eisen on May 6 that Thomas may return in 2022.

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Allen said Thomas' Week 1 prognosis is "our hope" (h/t Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk).

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"We like Mike's rehab work. Our injured players still have a few obstacles to clear."

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Thomas averaged 117.5 catches, 1,378 yards, and 8 touchdowns per season in his first four seasons.

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Allen hoped so. "That's probably our goal. I couldn't answer, but we hope so."

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Thomas' NFL-record 149 catches and 1,725 yards earned him AP Offensive Player of the Year. He's an important part of the Saints' offence and should be ready for Week 1 on Sept. 11.

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The Saints reloaded at wideout this year, drafting Chris Olave and signing Jarvis Landry to join Marquez Callaway, Tre'Quan Smith, and Juwan Johnson.

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When healthy, Thomas will be the Saints' WR1 as they seek to comeback from a 9-8 season.

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