Saints GM: New deal for Michael Thomas in discussion

The next guy in line for a payday is stud receiver Michael Thomas, Following Cameron Jordan’s contract was extended by the New Orleans Saints last week.
Those talks are under way.
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General manager Mickey Loomis told Adam Schein on Mad Dog Sports Radio recently that the Saints have had”some discussions” to a new contract for its star receiver but wouldn’t go into detail.
“We’ve had some discussions, and I like keeping that close to the vest until there’s something to report, but look, we love what Mike’s done for us,” Loomis said. “He is a wonderful player, one of the very best in his position in the league, and hopefully we can keep him a Saint for a long time as well.”
The Saints go-to receiving target, Thomas has become one of the most consistent threats in the NFL, compiling a least and yards 90 catches all his three seasons. As Drew Brees’ security blanket, the 26-year-old wideout is coming from a 1,405-yard season.
A second-round pick in 2016, Thomas enters the last season of his rookie contract, set to make $1.148 million — peanuts in comparison to his worth. There’s little doubt that the Saints would love to maintain their No. 1 goal paid and happy. If it doesn’t happen within the next few months, however, the franchise tag appears to be likely for the star receiver.

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