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Hanging on to Mike: Saints keep Thomas on 1-year deal

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 25: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints catches a pass while being tackled by Donte Jackson #26 of the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

METAIRIE, L.a (WGNO) — Wide receiver Michael Thomas will remain with the Saints, at least for 2023.

Thomas agreed to a re-structured one year contract that will pay him $10 million this season. The agreement first reported by the NFL network.

Thomas was due a $31 million roster bonus March 17th.

In 2019, Thomas for receptions in a season with 149. Since, he has 55 receptions. He missed all of 2021 due to injury.

On social media, Thomas expressed his pleasure with the signing of quarterback Derek Carr. Now, the two will work together in 2023.