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Come Fan with UsWednesday, August 5, 2026

Dolphins S Michael Thomas is sick of getting confused with Saints WR Michael Thomas

Dolphins safety Michael Thomas got some of Saints receiver Michael Thomas’ mail.

NFL: Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers
NFL: Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers
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Michael Thomas played three seasons for the Miami Dolphins before the other Michael Thomas came into the NFL as a second-round pick of the New Orleans Saints in 2016. But with the Saints receiver quickly emerging as a star, it seems like many are forgetting about the other Michael Thomas.

On Thursday, the Dolphins safety posted a video on Twitter of himself receiving a box of trading cards. Just one problem: The cards featured the Saints receiver:

Welp, swing and a miss on that one. And judging by his reaction in the video and a tweet from the Saints receiver, this isn’t the first time the two players have been mixed up:

Ok, let’s try to get this sorted out to avoid future mix-ups:

Michael Thomas vs. Michael Thomas

Player

Michael Thomas

Michael Thomas

TeamMiami DolphinsNew Orleans Saints
PositionSafetyWide receiver
SchoolStanfordOhio State
Height5'116'3
Weight196 pounds212 pounds
Twitter@Michael31Thomas@Cantguardmike
Plays onDEFENSEOFFENSE

Oh, and don’t forget about Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Mike Thomas, a sixth-round pick in 2016 who has four career receptions. Or former Jacksonville Jaguars and Detroit Lions wide receiver Mike Thomas, who is best known for catching a Hail Mary from David Garrard.

At least it’s not as confusing as trying to sort out the seven Mike Williamses who have played in the NFL. There are just a few Mike Thomases for us to sort out; we can do it.

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