NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – SEPTEMBER 18: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints in action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Caesars Superdome on September 18, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Kamara on Michael Thomas criticism: “it just hurts my heart”

Posted: Nov 4, 2022 / 05:21 PM CDT

Updated: Nov 4, 2022 / 05:21 PM CDT

Posted: Nov 4, 2022 / 05:21 PM CDT

Updated: Nov 4, 2022 / 05:21 PM CDT

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Saints running back Alvin Kamara has come to the defense of a teammate.

Kamara said he was sensitive to criticism of Thomas, who will miss the rest of the season. Thomas will have surgery to repair a dislocated toe.

Here’s Kamara after practice Friday.

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Thomas played in only three games this season. He did have three touchdown receptions, including two in a win at Atlanta to open the season.

The Saints host the Ravens Monday night. New Orleans is a 2.5 point underdog.