METAIRIE, La. -- Michael Thomas' discipline lasted only one game, according to New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton. As long as he is healthy, the Saints' star receiver is eligible to return Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.
Thomas was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice with the ankle injury that has sidelined him since Week 1 and a new hamstring issue. Thomas did not participate in the early portion of Wednesday's practice that was open to the media. But he was dressed in uniform and apparently returned to practice later based on the limited designation.