Saints WR Michael Thomas and agent separate over ‘difference of opinions’

SmashMouth · 11-03-2018, 07:49 AM

Whenever New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas negotiates his next contract, he will not be doing it with agent David Mulugheta of Athletes First sports agency.

The two separated Friday (Nov. 2), a break in the relationship that was first reported by ESPN.

Mulugheta cited a “difference of opinion” as the reason behind their separation. Thomas declined interview requests in the Saints locker room Friday. As of Friday, he no longer had an agent listed in the NFL Players Association system.

Thomas is currently in the third year of a rookie contract that runs through the 2019 season. His performance on the field — 254 catches, 3,051 yards and 18 touchdowns in 38 career games — suggests he is in line for a massive pay day in the near future.

Odell Beckham Jr. set the market for NFL wide receivers this offseason when he inked a five-year deal with the Giants that could earn him as much as $95 million, $65 million of which is guaranteed. Tampa Bay’s Mike Evans, Houston’s Deandre Hopkins and Los Angeles' Brandin Cooks all recently signed deals that will pay them $80 million over the course of the contract.

Thomas' base salary earned him a little less than $1 million this season. He is slated to earn $1.1 million next season.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Saints WR Michael Thomas and agent separate over ‘difference of opinions’ Whenever New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas negotiates his next contract, he will not be doing it with agent David Mulugheta of Athletes First sports agency. The two separated Friday (Nov. 2), a break in the relationship that was first reported by ESPN. Mulugheta cited a “difference of opinion” as the reason behind their separation. Thomas declined interview requests in the Saints locker room Friday. As of Friday, he no longer had an agent listed in the NFL Players Association system. Thomas is currently in the third year of a rookie contract that runs through the 2019 season. His performance on the field — 254 catches, 3,051 yards and 18 touchdowns in 38 career games — suggests he is in line for a massive pay day in the near future. Odell Beckham Jr. set the market for NFL wide receivers this offseason when he inked a five-year deal with the Giants that could earn him as much as $95 million, $65 million of which is guaranteed. Tampa Bay’s Mike Evans, Houston’s Deandre Hopkins and Los Angeles' Brandin Cooks all recently signed deals that will pay them $80 million over the course of the contract. Thomas' base salary earned him a little less than $1 million this season. He is slated to earn $1.1 million next season. NOLA Attached Thumbnails