Michael Thomas has agreed to a record contract extension with the New Orleans Saints, according to reports by NFL media.
The wide receiver had been seeking a deal worth around $22million per season, and opted out of training camp until discussions were settled on his terms.
.@cantguardmike was truly unguardable in 2018 for the @saints, leading the league in receptions.
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) July 31, 2019
He checks in at #13 on #NFLTop100! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/L8Uxl4Abz7
It now appears Thomas has got his wish, with the Saints reportedly agreeing to pay the 26-year-old $100m over a five-year extension, which includes $61m in guarantees.
Thomas was still under contract for the upcoming season - the final year of a rookie deal.
Noted! 🐐 🙏🏾🏁 https://t.co/VjSdzGwyRC
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) July 31, 2019
Initially selected out of Ohio State by New Orleans with the 47th overall pick of the 2016 draft, Thomas had an NFL-best 125 catches for 1,405 receiving yards and nine touchdowns last season.
The All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowl selection has totalled 321 catches for 3,787 yards and 23 touchdowns over his first three seasons in the league.
