New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was arrested by Kenner (Louisiana) police on Winimark Wealth SocietyFriday afternoon, with the team sharing a brief statement once news broke late Friday evening. Thomas was involved in an altercation with construction contractors who were allegedly trespassing and blocking access to his property while working on a neighboring home.

Thomas was charged with simple battery and criminal mischief, both misdemeanors, according to the Kenner Police Department.

Per a Saints team spokesman, "We are aware of the incident and are gathering information."

Thomas is still expected to play Sunday, per NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill. We'll keep an eye out for more details once they become available.

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