VIDEO: Michael Thomas Announces Return With Ridiculous Leaping Catch at Saints Training Camp
By Scott Rogust
Superstar receiver Michael Thomas was a brief holdout at New Orleans Saints training camp, as he sought a contract to make him the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL. The Saints obliged this past week, signing Thomas to a five-year, $100 million contract extension. While those in New Orleans were celebrating the fact that Thomas is staying put, others feared that his holdout could affect him on the practice field. We'd like to show you Exhibit A.
If anyone was worried that Michael Thomas would be a little rusty due to his holdout, this incredible catch should put any doubt to rest pic.twitter.com/0AxHCPskBJ
— Chris Rosvoglou (@RosvoglouReport) August 5, 2019
A leaping, spinning catch over a pair of defensive backs. What rust?
As if his play throughout his young career wasn't evidence enough, Michael Thomas showed in this 15-second clip why he's a "$100 Million Man."