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Report: Saints' Michael Thomas Joins Team for Preseason Opener

Despite offseason tensions, Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas will be on the sideline when New Orleans faces the Ravens Saturday evening in Baltimore, according to NOLA.com.

Thomas, 28, is still recovering from an ankle injury he suffered in June. Thomas' surgery delay led to strained relations and trade rumors. But Saints coach Sean Payton and Thomas talked through the tension this week and will not be parting ways, according to Yahoo Sports columnist Charles Robinson.

Payton and Thomas had agreed for the three-time Pro Bowler to have the surgery early in the offseason, but Thomas decided to postpone his surgery until June.