Saints tender Thomas contract (1 Viewer)

[Dan in Lafayette]

Veteran LB also in negotiations with Pats

Jimmy Smith / New Orleans Times-Picayune

The Saints have offered free-agent middle linebacker Zach Thomas a contract, league sources confirmed Thursday night.

Thomas, cut last week by the Miami Dolphins, visited the Saints on Wednesday, two days after he visited the New England Patriots, where he also was offered a contract.

Thomas' agent Drew Rosenhaus, who told The Miami Herald about the Patriots' contract offer, did not return phone calls Thursday night, nor did Saints Coach Sean Payton.

A 12-year veteran, Thomas is the Dolphins' all-time leading tackler. He missed all but five games for Miami last year with a concussion and post-concussion migraines. Full Story – Picayunehttp://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/?/base/sports-4/1203661828287870.xml&coll=1