There was a bit of surprise to the New Orleans Saints ruling out wide receiver Michael Thomas from Week 15’s game with the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday’s final injury report, but now the other shoe has dropped: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Thomas will be designated to the injured reserve list, sidelining him for the rest of the regular season.
Thomas has been frustrated by the high-ankle sprain he suffered back in Week 1 all year long, initially missing an extended stretch while avoiding I.R. in hopes that rest would allow him to return after a few weeks.