Report: Punishment Decided For Michael Thomas' November Arrest

21/03/2024 03:09

Michael Thomas is still looking for a new team after being released by the New Orleans Saints, but the former Offensive Player of the Year must first deal with issues stemming from his arrest in November.

Thomas was charged with battery and criminal mischief after an incident in which he was accused of shoving a contractor and damaging the man's phone and vehicle.

According to NOLA.com's Michelle Hunter, Thomas is set to enter a six-month pre-trial diversion, and the charges will be dropped when he completes the program.

Thomas' attorney says the wide receiver has "cooperated with authorities at every step of the process" as it pertains to his arrest and the resulting charges, and that he is now focused on his football career.

Thomas is looking to get his career back on track after playing a limited number of games over the last few seasons. 

He was once one of the best receivers in all of football, leading the league in receptions in two straight seasons.

He had one of the greatest seasons by a wide receiver in NFL history in 2009, leading the league with 1,725 yards and an NFL-record 149 catches.

The Saints made the decision to part ways with Thomas after he only appeared in a handful of games since the 2020 season. 

He missed the 2021 season entirely, and only played in 13 games in 2022 and 2023.

At 31, it appears that Thomas' best days in the NFL may be behind him. 

After resolving this legal issue, he'll attempt to re-establish himself as a top wide receiver while playing away from New Orleans for the first time in his career.