Unfortunate news for Saints fan in terms of  a veteran wide receiver.

Michael Thomas, a wide receiver for the Saints, was not present during practice due to foot injury.

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He played well in the first three weeks of the season, finishing with 16 catches for 171 yards and three touchdowns.

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Although the New Orleans Saints' head coach Dennis Allen said wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) doesn't have a specific return date yet.

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Thomas is expected to play this season and his recovery has progressed well.

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The 29 year old has been ruled out of Week 8's game against the Las Vegas Raiders for the sixth week in a row.

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Thomas currently holds the record for the most receptions made by a player in a single season with 149.

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He received the 2019 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award.

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This season, Thomas will miss his fourth game against the Las Vegas Raiders on sunday.

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The team's leading receiver while Thomas' absence has been Chris Olave.

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