There was a chance that the Saints could have had one of their top playmakers available for the Monday matchup against the Chargers. But he will be forced to watch from the sidelines.
New Orleans ruled out wide receiver Michael Thomas after he had an altercation with safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson at practice this weekend.
Thomas had been listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but the Saints ruled him out with a non-related injury.
Thomas has not played since Week 1 due his lingering injury. He was a limited participant all week at practice.
Thomas led the NFL with 149 catches and 1,725 receiving yards in 2019.