On Monday, October 5th, 2020, news broke that New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas had been arrested after a confrontation with a construction worker. The incident occurred in Metairie, Louisiana, and Thomas was charged with simple battery.
Thomas, who is widely considered one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, was reportedly involved in an altercation with a construction worker. According to reports, Thomas was asked to leave the construction site, but he refused and became agitated. The altercation escalated and Thomas allegedly pushed the construction worker.
The Saints organization released a statement regarding the incident, saying that they were aware of the situation and were gathering more information. They also said that they take these matters seriously and would handle it appropriately.
Thomas has been with the Saints since 2016 and has been an integral part of their success. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl four times and was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2019. He is currently in the middle of a five-year, $100 million contract with the Saints.
This incident is certainly not something that Thomas or the Saints organization wanted to be dealing with. It is unclear what the consequences of this incident will be, but it is certain that Thomas will face some sort of discipline from the team. It is also possible that he could face legal repercussions as well.
This incident is a reminder that even professional athletes are not immune to making mistakes. It is important for everyone to remember that no matter how successful you are, it is important to remain respectful and responsible at all times.
