Michael Thomas earns a spot on Madden NFL 21’s exclusive ’99 Club’

Don’t look now, but New Orleans Saints superstar wide receiver Michael Thomas has added another honor to his growing list of accolades. Thomas was selected as the fifth — and so far, final — member of the elite “99 Club” in EA Sports’ “Madden NFL 21,” reflecting his status as one of the highest-rated players in the game.

Thomas joins a select group of other NFL superstars including Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, and New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore.

It’s a fitting reward for Thomas after his historic 2019 campaign, in which he earned recognition as the NFL Offensive Player of the Year after setting a new single-season record for receptions (149). Thomas was also named a first-team All-Pro and was voted into his third consecutive Pro Bowl trip.

Fans who want to test Thomas’s skills for themselves will have to wait for “Madden NFL 21” to be released on Aug. 25.