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NFL Rumors: 'Optimism' Injured Michael Thomas Will Be Cleared Early in Saints' Camp

The New Orleans Saints are optimistic about the availability of star wide receiver Michael Thomas for training camp.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported there's a belief he will be "cleared at some point early in camp."

Ian Rapoport

From <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLTotalAccess?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLTotalAccess</a>: There is optimism surrounding the health of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Saints</a> offensive starters QB Jameis Winston and WR Michael Thomas as they face an important camp under new coach Dennis Allen. <a href="https://t.co/lY5o8jToiN">pic.twitter.com/lY5o8jToiN</a>

Thomas was limited to seven games in 2020 because of an ankle injury. Problems with the ankle persisted and kept him out for the entire 2021 season.