We knew this news was coming, but that doesn’t make it any easier to swallow. The New Orleans Saints opened training camp by designating Michael Thomas to the physically unable to play list (PUP), which follows his ankle surgery in June. Depending on his recovery timeline, the team’s No. 1 wide receiver could be available by as late as Halloween. Obviously you’d hope he returns sooner, and some reports are more optimistic.
Additionally, backup offensive lineman Derrick Kelly was placed on the non-football injury list. He played right tackle at Florida State before kicking inside to guard for the Saints, though he hasn’t logged many snaps as a backup.