Here’s an update on the latest chapter of the Michael Thomas saga. On Wednesday, NBC Sports’ Mike Florio reported for Pro Football Talk that the New Orleans Saints did not suspend the embattled all-star wide receiver — per a copy of the formal letter Thomas received from Saints coach Sean Payton, he was fined for his $58,823 game check after starting a fight in practice with safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and while he was benched for Week 5, he was not officially suspended.
It’s an important distinction, and it was confirmed by NewOrleans.