Report: Saints WR Michael Thomas ruled out for Monday night after altercation with teammate

The New Orleans Saints announced Sunday that they have ruled wide receiver Michael Thomas out of their game Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. He has been trying to recover from an injured ankle but that’s not the reason.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported that Thomas has been sidelined for disciplinary reasons because he had an “altercation with a teammate at practice.” NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero later indicated that defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson was the the New Orleans teammate in question.

Saints’ WR Michael Thomas had an altercation with a teammate at practice this weekend, per league sources. Saints now disciplining Thomas by sitting him Monday night, when he was being listed as questionable with an ankle injury.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 11, 2020

#Saints star WR Michael Thomas punched teammate Chauncey Gardner-Johnson during a fight in practice, per sources. That’s why Thomas was ruled out for Monday’s game against the #Chargers for what the club is calling team discipline.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 11, 2020

The team confirmed the decision later Sunday.

Thomas has been out of the lineup since the season opener due to a high ankle sprain. He was listed as questionable for this week’s game on the previous injury report released Saturday afternoon.

The Saints host the Los Angeles Chargers at 7:15 p.m. Monday night inside the Superdome.