NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that the Saints and star receiver Michael Thomas reached a five-year, $100 million contract extension, per a source informed of the deal.
In 2018, Thomas 85-percent catch rate topped the league, and he generated 75 receiving first downs, third-most in the NFL. Thomas influence on the Saints offense is flabbergasting.
According to NFL Network analytics analyst Cynthia Frelund, the WR led the NFL in most first downs on plays when the game was within one score and no other receiver had a higher off-ball impact than Thomas .
