Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sport
Josh Wilson

Michael Thomas Unleashes Profane Rant on Derek Carr After Chris Olave Concussion

Michael Thomas Derek Carr Chris Olave NFL Saints Tom Pelissero
Thomas played for the Saints for eight years. | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Early in Sunday afternoon's Week 9 contest against the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Chris Olave was stretchered out on a backboard after taking a hit to the head. Later reported as out, it's the fourth concussion he's suffered in the NFL. He's in just the third year of his professional career.

Former Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas—who remains an NFL free agent—went on a Twitter rant after the concussion that ripped quarterback Derek Carr. NFL reporter Tom Pelissero screengrabbed all the Tweets, which as of this writing, have not yet been taken down by Thomas. Later, we present all of them individually.

Previously, and while still with the team, Thomas has appeared to blame Carr for putting receivers in harm's way with risky passes. He doubled down on that sentiment after last season as well. He has deactivated his Twitter account at various points.

Here are the Tweets in their entirety:

More of the Latest Around the NFL


This article was originally published on www.si.com as Michael Thomas Unleashes Profane Rant on Derek Carr After Chris Olave Concussion.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
FDA restricts psychoactive mushroom used in some edibles
The regulator warned food manufacturers that Amanita muscaria –  more commonly known as the fly agaric – and the compounds it contains are not authorized to use
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
“I go to church every Sunday when I’m home. Especially now I’ve replaced the booze with glue”: From GN’R and Pantera to Ozzy Osbourne and God, Zakk Wylde is the most connected man in rock
It’s Zakk Wylde’s world - we just live in it
Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer
My husband and I tried the Scandi Sleep Method and love it — 3 reasons you will too
We avoided a sleep divorce thanks to the Scandinavian Sleep Method, but will it work for you too? Three telltale signs that it will...
Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
45 Years Ago, A Disney Misstep Was A Secret Sci-Fi Masterpiece
The haters were wrong. On its 45th birthday, 'The Black Hole' is just as wonderfully manic as ever. Here's why this flop is actually worth your time.
Inverse
Inverse
Black long COVID patients ignored
New research found that those living with long COVID in the U.S. had significantly more anxiety and depression
Salon
Salon
Jared Leto’s latest ‘iconic’ role leaves fans divided
‘Skeletor was going to make or break this movie,’ said one fan
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play