The new era of the New Orleans Saints hit a massive speed bump as we race toward the 2021 season.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday that star receiver Michael Thomas is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery to repair the ligaments in his ankle in June, per sources informed of the situation.
Rapoport added that the roughly four-month recovery timetable could keep Thomas on the sideline weeks into the season.
The Saints’ bye comes in Week 6 after games versus Green Bay, Carolina, New England, New York Giants, and Washington.