METAIRIE, La. – Michael Thomas Wednesday was the first day in 18 months that he returned to the practice field. New Orleans Saints Star receiver, who had multiple ankle surgeries, opened training camp. This was a significant step in his recovery.
Thomas said, “Man, my words are a bit lost,” and also spoke to the media, his first appearance since 2020. “I didn’t want the media to make me feel emotional. It was a blessing, to be back out there among the men.”
Thomas, who had his last surgery in November and participated in practice in all but full-team drills. He was fluid, and he didn’t appear to have any braces or wrapping around his left ankle which were originally injured in Week 1, 2020.
Dennis Allen and Thomas did not want to set a date for when the ex-NFL Offensive Player, of the Year, would return to full health. However, the 29-yearold stated that he is as confident as ever and will return to his former NFL Offensive Player of the Year status.
He claimed that he spoke to “probably anyone who had an ankle injury” throughout his recovery, which included fellow NFL stars. Travis Kelce Zach Ertz NBA star Stephen Curry.
“I mean even though I played nine games in 2020, I was injured and still trying to help this team win the games and move the chains. Thomas stated that Thomas was clearly on one leg.
“I am just happy to be moving in the right direction and running my business. I’m proud to take on that challenge.
Thomas has seen a lot since the injury-plagued 2020 season.
First, he delayed surgery to fix the torn ligaments and other injures to his ankle to June 2021. This led to a contentious back-and-forth with the team.
Sean Payton, a former Saints coach, made it clear at last year’s training camp he was disappointed Thomas hadn’t had his surgery sooner. Thomas then tweeted, “They tried to harm your reputation.” They saved their reputation by not telling you the truth.
Thomas liked several posts at the time that suggested Thomas was encouraged by the Saints to get through his injury without having surgery in 2020 and not blame him for not being well.
According to sources, those tensions were dispersed and Thomas was working towards a midseason return. suffered a setback That required another procedure in November.
Thomas addressed some drama Wednesday, referring to outside opinions that can’t controlled and some “B.S.” that were written about him.
Thomas stated, “We can put to rest (the 2021 surgical timetable) right now.” It’s almost like going to the doctor and getting an opinion. If you go to two doctors, each person has their own opinion. You have the right of choosing an opinion. I’m going to stick with the one that says you can fix your ankle and it will be okay by camp. If the first one fails, I’ll try the second. That’s how it went. “I don’t write opinions, I just have the responsibility of choosing one.”
Thomas stated that he is motivated by his family’s pride and his willingness to help his fellow teammates.
“Everybody loves someone who comes back from adversity.” Thomas shared that Thomas believes there are many people who can learn from Thomas’s experience. It’s better not to have adversity than to have it, just to see how you react. It shows character and shows who you are.
“And, I mean that I love football.”
Thomas and Allen confirmed that Thomas’ recovery process has gone according to plan. Thomas spent the entire time of OTAs, minicamp rehabbing at Saints Facility, unlike last year.
Allen said, “I thought he was good.” “I think that we have to continue being smart with him during training camp. It was a great start to have him out there the first day. It was exciting to see No. 13 walk out onto the field.
“Listen, Mike Thomas Wants to be out there. He wants to see this team win. This is his whole motivation and his purpose. He is driven to achieve that goal. This was a positive step in the right direction, I believe.”
Other positive injury developments for Wednesday’s Saints include quarterback Jameis Winston He continued his recovery from the torn ACL injury by taking part in drills for all teams and tight end. Taysom Hill After recovering from a Lisfranc injury, the doctor allowed him to return to work.