METAIRIE, La. - Michael Thomas was back on the practice field Wednesday for the first time in 18 months as the New Orleans Saints opened training camp, a huge development in the star receiver's recovery from multiple ankle surgeries.
"Man, I'm kind of lost for words," said Thomas, who also spoke to the media for the first time since the 2020 season. "I didn't want to come up here and get emotional or anything. But it was a blessing to be back out there with the guys."
Thomas, who had his most recent surgery in November, participated in every portion of practice except for full-team drills.