Saints WR Michael Thomas takes to social media after being detained by police
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is channeling his inner Friday on a Saturday morning.
Thomas took to X, formally known as Twitter, to respond to a report that he was seen being arrested by police in Kenner, Louisiana on Friday night, according to what witnesses told WDSU News 6.
Allegedly, the New Orleans Saints star threw two bricks at a truck and then pushed the occupant of the vehicle.
According to the victim, Thomas slapped his phone out of his hand after he began recording the incident. The victim, who is a project manager working on building a home across the street from the 30-year-old’s home, said he’s been having issues with Thomas for about two weeks.
He claims Thomas was upset with the construction crew parking in the street across from his home. Thomas allegedly made multiple threats.
Additionally, Thomas allegedly told him that if the cars weren’t moved, he would get a “brick or a bullet” in his car, per the report from Eli Brand of WDSU.
In his first response to the matter, Thomas simply shared a poignant gif from the movie Friday, featuring the character Stanley, played by Ronn Riser, saying, “Could y’all stay off my grass? Thank you.”
That’s one way to respond to the controversy. Of course, the movie is beloved, but it may not be the most timely use of the gif from Thomas, even if it is pretty comedic.
Nevertheless, Thomas’ team released a statement on the matter, as the Saints wrote, “We aware of the incident and are gathering information,” the statement read, via Nick Underhill of NOF Network.
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Thomas is in his eighth season with the Saints. New Orleans selected him in the second-round of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. A two-time All-Pro and 2019 AP Offensive Player of the Year, Thomas has hauled in 38 receptions for 439 yards and one touchdown this season. He’s played in all nine games, the most he’s suited up in during a single season since 2019.
Thomas isn’t the first Saints receiver to face trouble with the law this year. Just over two weeks ago, Chris Olave was arrested for reckless operation of a motor vehicle traveling 70 mph in a 35 mph zone. In the police video, Olave is heard taking responsibility for the arrest, telling the officer, “That’s on me. I was just trying to get home.” Olave later told the officer he plays for the Saints, in which the officer replied, “And?”
According to the Kenner Police Department, it was Olave’s second speeding violation in the last few months. On Aug. 21, Olave was ticketed for driving 54 mph in a 35 mph zone.
On3’s Nick Geddes contributed to this article.