The did not trade receiver before Tuesday's trade deadline despite speculation he had played his last game with the team.
The 27-year-old has been absent from the team since Week 1 due to a combination of injuries and a suspension for punching a teammate in practice.
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported Thomas' camp has tried to get another team to make an offer. However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network added Sunday the Saints were not open to making a deal.
The Saints (5-2) have weathered the storm of being without their best player and now his expected return will potentially lead to a second-half spark for the club.