Thomas (ankle/hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas managed to resume practicing on a limited basis last week, but his Grade 1 hamstring strain and lingering left ankle injury nonetheless caused him to miss a sixth straight game. As such, the star wideout's status for Week 9 remains murky even though he appears to be making progress. Drew Brees (shoulder) and Alvin Kamara (foot) were both also limited Wednesday, so there are numerous question marks surrounding New Orleans' key offensive players heading into a Sunday night matchup against the Buccaneers.

Thomas (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Chicago, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Marquez Callaway (ankle) and Emmanuel Sanders (reserve/COVID-19) also will miss the game, leaving Tre'Quan Smith and Deonte Harris as the Saints' top options at wide receiver. Thomas was a limited practice participant Thursday and Friday, perhaps inching toward a return for Week 9 against Tampa Bay or Week 10 against San Francisco. He still hasn't played in a game since the season opener.

Thomas (ankle/hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

On the heels of missing four contests with a high-left ankle sprain, Thomas picked up a Grade 1 hamstring strain last week and sat out the Saints' Week 7 win against the Panthers. He appears to be inching toward a return after practicing Thursday, but his availability for Sunday's game at Chicago remains cloudy. That said, Friday's practice report may clear up Thomas' status.

Thomas (ankle/hamstring) took part in practice Thursday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

With a high-left ankle sprain mostly behind him, Thomas now is dealing with a Grade 1 hamstring strain suffered in practice last week. While he hasn't suited up since Week 1, he's setting himself up for a return to action Sunday at Chicago with his appearance at practice Thursday. Thursday's injury report will inform how much work Thomas was able to handle.

Thomas (ankle/hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's been an interesting road for Thomas this season, who suffered a high left ankle sprain Week 1 and later a Grade 1 hamstring strain last week as he closed in on his recovery from the first one. On Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Thomas is in danger of sitting out again Sunday in Chicago, and his inability to practice Wednesday tends to back up that sentiment. Still, Thomas has two more chances to prove his health before week's end.

Thomas (ankle/hamstring) is in danger of sitting out the Saints' Week 8 matchup at Chicago on Sunday, Nov. 1, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas sustained a Grade 1 hamstring strain in practice this week that kept him off the practice field Thursday and Friday, and ultimately the Saints ruled him out for Sunday's game against the Panthers. The aforementioned injury has a 1-to-2-week recovery timetable, so there's a distinct chance he's sidelined for a sixth consecutive contest next weekend. In the end, though, Thomas' activity bears watching as New Orleans prepares to visit the Bears.

The Saints ruled out Thomas (hamstring/ankle) for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas started the week as a limited participant but was then held out of practice Thursday and Friday. The lack of activity the past two days isn't a great sign for his Week 8 status, though the Saints haven't determined anything beyond Sunday. With Emmanuel Sanders landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Tre'Quan Smith is set up as the team's No. 1 receiver for Week 7, while Deonte Harris and Marquez Callaway also could see a few targets. The team likely will call up a wide receiver from the practice squad, with Austin Carr being the favorite.

Thomas (hamstring/ankle) missed practice again Friday, putting his status in serious doubt for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing three games with a high-ankle sprain and one game for disciplinary reasons, Thomas looks bound for another absence, this time because of a hamstring injury suffered in Wednesday's practice. Even though he missed the Saints' final two practices of the week, Thomas could still be listed as questionable on the final injury report, which will be released later Friday.

Thomas (ankle/hamstring) didn't practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

This week, Thomas has only been seen at the start of Wednesday's practice before walking off the field with a member of the Saints' training staff. After being listed as limited on the first Week 7 report with ankle and hamstring issues, he now has a DNP to his name, which isn't a great sign for his first appearance since Week 1. Ultimately, what Thomas is able to do Friday, if anything, may determine his status for Sunday's game against the Panthers. If he's absent, Emmanuel Sanders and Alvin Kamara will be in line for a healthy dose of targets from Drew Brees.

Thomas (hamstring/ankle) wasn't spotted Thursday during the open portion of the Saints' practice, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Unless Thomas fits in some work in the portion of the practice closed to the media, the wideout looks like he'll go down as a non-participant on the Saints' injury report. Though head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that Thomas won't face any further discipline after he was held out of the team's Week 5 win over the Chargers following an altercation with a teammate, the wideout's health remains uncertain. Thomas had been sidelined for Weeks 2 through 4 with a left high-ankle sprain, but the hamstring might be the greater concern at this point. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Thomas' activity was limited at Wednesday's practice because he tweaked the hamstring during the workout, so his absence Thursday is obviously worrisome. The Saints will presumably reassess Thomas' condition at their final practice of the week Friday before gauging the All-Pro receiver's chances of playing Sunday against the Panthers.