6. New Orleans Saints cut Michael Thomas
When will Michael Thomas play again? No one knows. It’s time for the Saints to make a tough decision and cut Thomas. Despite being a record-breaking receiver for the Saints in 2019, Thomas has only played in three games over the past two seasons due to injuries. With a salary cap figure of nearly $12 million and an aging receiver with a history of significant injuries, finding buyers for Thomas will be tough. This is why a straight-up release is the most likely option.
However, the Saints have an ideal scenario to exercise the post-June 1 designation and reap greater salary cap benefits. By releasing Thomas in March and designating him as a post-June 1 cut, the Saints will carry his $13.15 million salary cap charge until June 2, where it will reduce to $11.993 million.
This decision may signal the end of Thomas’ time in New Orleans, but it’s a necessary move for the Saints to alleviate their salary cap situation. It’s a tough call, but a cutthroat decision that must be made in the NFL. As the offseason progresses, we’ll see how the Saints handle the situation and what it means for their future.