The Saints spent a first-round pick in last week's draft on a receiver from Ohio State in Chris Olave, instantly improving their pass-catching corps. With Michael Thomas on the mend, they believe they're in line to see double the return.

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis noted Thursday that he expects Michael Thomas to return after missing the season due to ankle injury, but the club has work to do to upgrade the corps.

Is Ezekiel Elliott's massive salary still tenable for the Cowboys? What's the plan with Michael Thomas in New Orleans? Will the Packers cut Za'Darius Smith? Cynthia Frelund spotlights eight NFC players who could be due for a restructure or outright release.

The Saints played the entire 2021 season without star receiver Michael Thomas due to a string of nagging ankle injuries. Despite a slew of ongoing issues, the team fully expects the former All-Pro to return to the lineup in 2022.

Tom Brady's lengthy and legendary career is near its end, and players around the NFL, including Julian Edelman and Patrick Mahomes, are paying tribute to the sport's most prolific player.

With the Saints in need of a new head coach and QB1, as well as major salary-cap relief, New Orleans may be on the brink of overhauling the roster. Nick Shook spotlights 10 Saints players who could be on the move this offseason.

The NFL playoffs are upon us! Who's poised to reach Super Bowl LVI? Who has the best chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy? After crunching the numbers, Cynthia Frelund provides odds for all 14 postseason teams.

Michael Thomas' season is over before it began. The Saints wide receiver announced Wednesday on Twitter that he will not be able to play this season after enduring a setback with his surgically repaired ankle.

It does not appear likely that Michael Thomas is nearing a return to the New Orleans Saints. The star wide receiver is dealing with a new ankle injury that required a recent meeting with a specialist.

NFL fans have yet to see Michael Thomas play in 2021. Unless you're a fan of the Chargers that is, in which case you've been witnessing Mike Williams evolve into a threat reminiscent of the Saints' All-Pro receiver.

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2021 NFL season.

Initial reports suggest Saints WR Michael Thomas is due for a mid-season return. But as general manager Mickey Loomis and coach Sean Payton shared on Wednesday, they believe the star receiver could've been looking at a different road to recovery had a few things been managed differently.

Offensive tackle Rashawn Slater is finally signing his rookie deal. Next up: training camp. The Chargers agreed to terms with Slater on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport reports. The four-year, fully guaranteed deal was reached just as Los Angeles was opening camp.

Michael Thomas' ankle injury from last year is still affecting him this year. The Saints star wideout is expected to miss the beginning of the 2021 season after undergoing surgery in June to repair ligaments in his ankle, Ian Rapoport reports.

What will the Saints look like without Drew Brees? How will Sean Payton navigate the 2021 season without his gridiron soulmate? Adam Rank explores the state of the franchise, highlighting the most significant players, games and question marks.

With the NFL officially expanding to 17 games in the 2021 season, NFL Research's Dante Koplowitz-Fleming explores which notable records could fall -- and who might be in line to make history.

With the NFL's salary cap dropping due to the COVID-19 pandemic, free agency feels more unpredictable than ever before. Not to fret! Gregg Rosenthal provides a big-picture guide explaining which teams could be spenders, which players might be traded and much, much more.

With the benefit of five years' hindsight, Adam Rank redrafts the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Which original fourth-round pick jumps all the way up to No. 1 overall?

The offseason has only just begun, but we've already seen high-profile players on the move. Who could be next? Adam Rank identifies five stars who SHOULD be traded.

Much of the discussion following the Saints' loss will be about Drew Brees' struggles. However, some of New Orleans' best players didn't step up to aid the 42-year-old QB.

Who could end up being the critical piece in a Super Bowl run? Heading into the Divisional Round, Cynthia Frelund identifies X-factors for all eight teams remaining in the chase for the Lombardi Trophy.

The Saints finally got a glimpse of what they could be with the return of several key offensive playmakers in Sunday's wild-card win over the Bears. Jeffri Chadiha discusses New Orleans' potential for a deep run now that the team's finally whole.

Injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Super Wild Card Weekend Sunday.

The NFL playoffs are upon us! Who's poised to reach Super Bowl LV? Who has the best chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy? After crunching the numbers, Cynthia Frelund provides odds for all 14 postseason teams.

Super Wild Card Weekend is set! So, what's on tap in the opening round of the NFL playoffs? Gregg Rosenthal explores one big question for each postseason showdown on the six-game slate.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf runs faster than New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas and Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Treylon Burks in the Simulcam at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.

Potential trades for New Orleans Saints players following head coach Sean Payton's exit during 'NFL Total Access'.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Micahel Thomas will not play this season with ankle setback.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport discusses the biggest names who could return from PUP list, including Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas.

The "NFL Total Access" crew discusses expectations for the New Orleans Saints offense.

Marcas Grant counts down his top 10 wide receivers for this upcoming fantasy football season. Find out which players he projects are ready to breakout in 2021, who's sliding down the charts, and which pass-catcher claims the top spot.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger and Steve Wyche highlight four players returning from injury to watch in 2021.

'NFL GameDay Morning' makes their bold predictions for Divisional Round Sunday.

Game Theory: Cynthia Frelund breaks down why Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has the best chance to score a touchdown on Divisional Round Sunday.

Watch the highlights from the Super Wild Card Weekend matchup between the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints.

Watch every catch by New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas from his return to action against the Chicago Bears on Super Wild Card Weekend.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees dials long distance to wide receiver Michael Thomas for 38-yard pickup.

Chicago Bears safety Tashaun Gipson looks like former Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor on powerful PBU.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas becomes the first player to enter the Nickelodeon's "Slime Zone" on this touchdown catch against the Chicago Bears on Super Wild Card Weekend.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara and wide receiver Michael Thomas have been cleared to play vs. the Chicago Bears.

The 'NFL GameDay Morning' make their bold predictions for Sunday of Super Wild Card Weekend.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport shares that New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is nearing a return from a high ankle sprain injury.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill rips third-down strike to Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas for 22 yards.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill's 18-yard frozen rope hits Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas on the dot.

Watch the top catches of Week 13 during the NFL 2020 season.

NFL Network's James Palmer breaks down the New Orleans Saints Week 13 win against the Atlanta Falcons.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes toe-tap catch of year bid.

Watch the highlights of the Week 12 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Denver Broncos.

Watch the top catches of Week 11 during the NFL 2020 season.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill throws a 19-yard pass to wide receiver Michael Thomas.