10 Cutthroat moves that should be made this NFL offseason

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.