Saints receiver Michael Thomas, cornerback Marshon Lattimore on injured reserve
Sad news> Saints player ruled out due to fresh injury. He might miss half of 2024 season
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas, No. 13, warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Minneapolis.
After injuring his knee in Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was placed on injured reserve, according to Brooke Kirchhofer of NOFNetwork.
Saints coach Dennis Allen hinted at the possibility when he told reporters Monday that Thomas’ injury, along with cornerback Marshon Lattimore’s, would “take some time” to recover.
This means Thomas is out for a minimum of four weeks; nothing was announced pertaining to Lattimore’s status. New Orleans signed wide receiver Marquez Callaway to its practice squad. He played with the Saints the three previous seasons, catching 16 passes for 158 yards and a touchdown in 14 games during 2022.
Thomas has played a total of 20 games over the past three injury-riddled seasons. He’s caught 39 passes for 448 yards and a touchdown in 10 games this season.
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