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With new Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on board to try to address the team’s quarterback situation, they anticipate to see much better offensive play overall, which means that adding another weapon might benefit the entire offence significantly. But who on the team fits that mould? It’s possible that Michael Thomas is right. Brad Spielberger of PFF has now estimated that Thomas would earn a one-year prove-it contract worth roughly $6 million. However, with some of the contracts now being discussed, it is feasible that it will come in lower. Former Steelers linebacker Arthur Moats would want to see them land.
“This is another better scenario for him,” Moats explained. “He’s not dealing with the departure of Drew Brees and Sean Payton, you have Taysom Hill, who they claim is your quarterback, and you’re frequently hurt. I got it. Now we’re going to offer you a low salary and see if you can reclaim your former status in this league. I see it that way. Now, he’s inexpensive but proven, and the other receivers in that room will want to prove they’re nicer than Michael Thomas. The Saints terminated Thomas in March, despite restructuring his contract for 2023. He was only scheduled to make $1.21 million in base salary and a $2.2 million roster.
Given his injury history, Thomas could be available for much less than a player of his calibre would ordinarily command. He missed a significant amount of time with an ankle injury and has yet to recapture his form as a top NFL wide receiver at this point in his career. However, the Steelers and other teams are aware of what Thomas is capable of. Still, it’s unlikely that he’ll command a lot of money to join the ideal team for his comeback. Regardless of Thomas’ market, the Steelers could be an interesting fit for such a player after missing only one slot receiver record. If they add Thomas to the receiving corps along with George Pickens and Roman Wilson, they could help stabilize the Squad.
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