Saints GM Mickey Loomis says running back Pierre Thomas has signed his restricted free agent tender, but Thomas' agent says he still wants a better deal. Lamont Smith, agent for Pierre, says his is not expected to show up for the Saints' remaining voluntary off-season practices this week. He added that Thomas only signed an offer from the Saints to preserve options. The Saints had tendered Thomas about $1.7 million for one season, but if Thomas hadn't signed by midnight Monday, the club would have had the right under the NFL's collective bargaining agreement to reduce the offer.