Saints wish WR Michael Thomas would ve had ankle surgery earlier By Zac Wassink | Last updated 7/28/21
It was reported last Friday that New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Michael Thomas would miss the start of the upcoming regular season after he underwent ankle surgery in June to repair an issue that bothered him throughout the 2020 campaign, and a later story said the two-time All-Pro could begin Week 1 in September on the physically unable to perform list and, thus, be out through the season s first six weeks.
Understandably, some fans and observers wondered why Thomas didn t have the procedure done earlier in the winter or spring. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis attempted to clear the air on the subject when speaking with reporters Wednesday:
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