The New Orleans Saints have enjoyed the benefits of low-cost rookie contracts, but they’re hurtling towards some serious contract extensions over the next few years. Anthony Holzman-Escareno of NFL.com assembled his “All-Paid Team of Tomorrow” to preview the players who will help reset the free agent market for their positions, and he expects several Saints to soon rank among the NFL’s top earners. Two names in particular caught his eye:
Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints: Not only are his 321 receptions since 2016 the most in the NFL in that span, but they are also the most in a player’s first three seasons in NFL history.