Report: Saints won't trade Thomas

Despite growing speculation of a potential exit, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas won't be traded before Tuesday's deadline, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

Thomas has been mentioned as a potential trade chip during a season in which he's played only one game due to ankle and hamstring issues, and he was also benched for a contest for reportedly fighting with a teammate at practice.

The All-Pro is set to miss his sixth consecutive game, as he's already been ruled out for Week 8's contest against the Chicago Bears.

New Orleans has gone 3-2 without Thomas in the lineup and hopes to have him back for its Week 9 battle with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.