Michael Thomas benched by Saints after punching teammate

[raiders72001]

Saints superstar wide receiver Michael Thomas punched a teammate during a fight at practice this weekend, leading him to be benched for New Orleans’ “Monday Night Football” game against the Los Angeles Chargers, NFL Network reported.

Thomas punched safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, according to the outlet.

It’s unclear what sparked the altercation.

Thomas has been sidelined by an ankle injury since Week 1 and practiced on a limited basis every day for two straight weeks. He was declared questionable ahead of Monday night’s game before the reported altercation derailed any possibility of his return.

https://nypost.com/2020/10/11/michael-thomas-benched-by-saints-after-altercation-with-teammate/

 

[Valuist]

https://nypost.com/2020/10/11/michael-thomas-benched-by-saints-after-altercation-with-teammate/

I said this summer after the initial Brees comments, and subsequent actions by teammates like Thomas and Jenkins, that Payton had lost the team.

 

[John Kelly]

The Saints benefit from a Week 6 bye to give Michael Thomas time to cool down and further mend a sprained ankle.

 

[kane]

I said this summer after the initial Brees comments, and subsequent actions by teammates like Thomas and Jenkins, that Payton had lost the team.

Stuff like this happens, I don't think it means Payton has lost the team. If anything it just makes Payton looks stronger, had he not suspended Thomas it appears like he's being soft on one of his best players, but Payton showed there's no double standard and the star gets treated the same as anyone else, if anything I think this would enhance his standing with the team

 

[texaswizzard]

If your a Trumpster like Payton you've probably already lost the team.

 

[FairWarning]

If your a Trumpster like Payton you've probably already lost the team.

As long as they win, no.

 

[Valuist]

Stuff like this happens, I don't think it means Payton has lost the team. If anything it just makes Payton looks stronger, had he not suspended Thomas it appears like he's being soft on one of his best players, but Payton showed there's no double standard and the star gets treated the same as anyone else, if anything I think this would enhance his standing with the team

My point was Payton lost the team in the offseason. Kind of late now. You can't have guys calling out your QB on Twitter or other social media. Have problems? Keep them in house.