While New Orleans Saints management prepares itself for the Jimmy Graham situation, free agency and the draft, there are other personnel matters on the table, including the team's considerable depth at the running position. With Darren Sproles expected to remain a big part of the Saints' backfield and younger backs Mark Ingram and Khiry Robinson ready to take on an increased role, would the team release its leader rusher in 2013, Pierre Thomas, this offseason?
With Thomas preparing to enter the final year of his contract, it's at least a possibility for the team. According to The Times Picayune's Larry Holder, the Saints reached out to Thomas' agent Tuesday to discuss the 29-year-old back's future with the Saints. The agent did not reveal the specifics of that phone call.
Thomas will count $2.9 million against the salary cap in 2014, and the Saints would save all of it should he be released. That said, the conversation also could be about an extension that could soften the financial blow to the Saints in 2014.
Thomas rushed 147 times for 549 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and three touchdowns in 2013. His 77 receptions were tops among running backs in the NFL, and he added three more touchdowns through the air.
Though it's definitely a possibility, it would be a fairly surprising move to see Thomas out in New Orleans. ESPN Saints reporter Mike Triplett thinks Thomas' job with the team is safe for now:
Additional 40% off Sale-priced Items at NFLShop.comWith Thomas preparing to enter the final year of his contract, it's at least a possibility for the team. According to The Times Picayune's Larry Holder, the Saints reached out to Thomas' agent Tuesday to discuss the 29-year-old back's future with the Saints. The agent did not reveal the specifics of that phone call.
Thomas will count $2.9 million against the salary cap in 2014, and the Saints would save all of it should he be released. That said, the conversation also could be about an extension that could soften the financial blow to the Saints in 2014.
Thomas rushed 147 times for 549 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and three touchdowns in 2013. His 77 receptions were tops among running backs in the NFL, and he added three more touchdowns through the air.
Though it's definitely a possibility, it would be a fairly surprising move to see Thomas out in New Orleans. ESPN Saints reporter Mike Triplett thinks Thomas' job with the team is safe for now:
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