Teddy Bridgewater re-signed with the New Orleans Saints this offseason, bypassing the chance to sign with another club with an avenue to start.

"As a competitor you want to be out there starting and competing," Bridgewater said. "But I just sat back and I weighed my options and thought about what would be best for me.

"This is an opportunity for me to grow, continue to learn and expand my mental capacity as a football player."

Bridgewater spent the 2018 season learning behind Drew Brees, but he got a chance to start in Week 17 with the Saints' playoff position determined.

He hadn't started a game since 2015.

Michael Thomas is seeking a new deal with the New Orleans Saints that would make him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history.

Thomas is seeking $22 million annually. No receiver has an average salary of $20 million.

Odell Beckham, who has a contract worth $18 million per season, is currently the NFL's highest-paid receiver.

The Saints want to reward Thomas with a new deal, but aren't ready to meet his asking price.

Drew Brees has been awarded $6 million by a jury in a lawsuit that claimed a San Diego County jeweler sold him overpriced diamonds.

The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that a Superior Court jury made the award in a fraud suit Brees and his wife filed against a La Jolla jeweler last year.

The suit claimed that Vahid Moradi improperly valued gems the Breeses bought as an investment at $15 million.

The New Orleans Saints and Michael Thomas are making progress on contract extension talks.

The two sides expect the extension to be completed before the start of training camp.

The Saints are comfortable making Thomas the highest paid wide receiver in the NFL.

Mickey Loomis says the New Orleans Saints have had "some conversations" about a new contract for Michael Thomas.

It was expected that Thomas would be next in line for a new deal after Cameron Jordan received an extension last week.

"We've had some conversations, and I like keeping that close to the vest until there's something to report, but look, we love what Mike's done for us," Loomis said. "He's a fantastic player, one of the best at his position in the league, and hopefully we can keep him a Saint for a long time as well."

Thomas is entering the final year of his rookie deal, which is set to pay him $1.148 million. He has produced at least 90 receptions and 1,000-plus yards in each of his three professional seasons.

Entering his third NFL season, Alvin Kamara is still looking to "prove" himself with the New Orleans Saints.

Kamara may be asked to do more with Mark Ingram no longer on the roster.

In just two seasons, Kamara has tallied more than 3,100 yards from scrimmage and scored 32 touchdowns, all while catching 162 passes and averaging 5.1 yards per carry.

"I'm so anxious to see like, 'What else?'" he said. "You know what I'm saying? What else could I do? Where else could I line up? How else could I be successful? That's the best part of this profession for me," he said. "What's the next step you're going to take? 'Ok, he was good last year. How are you going to prove that you are what you are?'"

Michael Thomas is heading into the final year of his rookie contract with the New Orleans Saints.

Thomas isn't stressing about his status and has said he's "pretty certain" things will be handled well by Mickey Loomis and the organization.

The Saints awarded Cameron Jordan with an extension earlier this week and Sean Payton believes Thomas will be next.

"He's been very consistent and he'll be the next one I am sure," Payton said. "Mickey will be working. I know that they probably have already begun discussions. I leave that to those guys to handle. He competes, he is durable, and he is someone that enjoys playing."

Cameron Jordan has agreed to sign a three-year extension with the New Orleans Saints that will run through the 2023 season.

Jordan's three-year, $52.5 million deal has $42 million in guaranteed money.

Jordan now has five years and a max value of $74 million left on the deal after his new three-year, $52.5M extension.