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The Pittsburgh Steelers are still continuing the process of shopping for potential trades for their disgruntled running back Le’Veon Bell. Bell has still not reported to the team because of contract disputes and there are no indication he will be back to play for them any time soon. One trade the Steelers might want to […]

In the few days, there has been increased chatter around the Seattle Seahawks putting more consideration into moving star safety Earl Thomas. This has once again ramped up the talk around the league with both the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs being mentioned as potential landing spots for the 29-year-old. With that in mind, […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas is likely to get fined by the team for missing a couple of practices for personal reasons ahead of their game against the Dallas Cowboys. On Sunday, Thomas made clear what his reasons were for skipping practice: He’s protecting his investment in himself, even if it means paying the team’s […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas has been the subject of trade talks with the Dallas Cowboys for months now. And it seems there could still be another twist in the ongoing saga. Thomas claims Cowboys coaches went up to him before Sunday’s matchup with Dallas and asked if he was ready to get traded. “Yeah, […]

The Seattle Seahawks have continued to sit on shaky ground with star safety Earl Thomas that has brought trade chatter back into the picture. According to Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network, the Dallas Cowboys are hoping to restart the trade conversation for Thomas with the Seahawks at some point in the near future. While […]

Despite having star safety Earl Thomas back in the fold, there is still chatter around him concerning his long-term future with the franchise. According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, there has been some growing talk that the Kansas City Chiefs could emerge into the picture as a possible landing spot for Thomas this season prior […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas is set to play vs. the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday despite missing practice this week. However, that doesn’t mean that he won’t be punished for his sudden absences. According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, the Seahawks are considering handing Thomas a “significant fine” for conduct detrimental to the team because […]

The Seattle Seahawks are set to have star safety Earl Thomas in the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, per Ian Rapoport and Steve Wyche of NFL Network. Thomas was a notable absentee for the Seahawks’ practice on Friday due to personal reasons. Coach Pete Carroll said he was unsure Thomas would be […]

The Seattle Seahawks are still looking for their first win of the 2018 NFL season. However, head coach Pete Carroll feels there is a chance that they will be without safety Earl Thomas in Week 3. Thomas did not participate in practice Friday due to personal reasons. According to NFL Network’s Steve Wyche, Carroll indicated that his […]

After holding out for the entire NFL offseason, Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas reported to the team before the first game and said he would like to stay in Seattle, “if they want me.” Thomas was key in the first game against the Denver Broncos even the team came away with a loss. He played […]

The Seattle Seahawks have activated All-Pro safety Earl Thomas and plan to start him for their Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos, per Dan Graziano of ESPN. Head coach Pete Carroll said earlier this week that Thomas had performed well on the practice field in his first few days back with the team following […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas finally decided to end his holdout and reported to the team Wednesday. However, he’s not showing up because he’s patched up his messy contract situation with the team. In a post on his Instagram account, Thomas said he will not forget the “disrespect” he’s received from the Seahawks throughout this […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas has decided to end his holdout Wednesday, which signals his intent to play what will likely be his last season in Seattle. However, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is still not yet ready to commit to whether Thomas will actually play in the team’s season opener on Sunday against the […]

The Dallas Cowboys upped their trade offer for Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas from a third-round pick to a second over the past week, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. But despite the Cowboys’ increased proposal, the Seahawks still weren’t interested and were seeking more in return for the All-Pro safety. This report comes on the heels […]

Earl Thomas is finally showing up. The Seattle Seahawks safety is set to end his protracted holdout and plans to report to the team today, Adam Schefter and Josina Anderson of ESPN report. Earl Thomas just told @JosinaAnderson that he plans to report to the Seahawks today. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2018 Thomas also […]

The Seattle Seahawks are only a number of days away from kicking off their 2018 NFL season schedule, but there have been no sightings yet of safety Earl Thomas, who is still on a holdout. And according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Thomas not playing in Week 1 of the regular season is […]

With Aaron Donald and Khalil Mack both ending their protracted holdouts by signing their long-awaited big-money deals, Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas is now the most high-profile holdout in the league as his contract situation remains unresolved. While Mack saw his situation finally sorted out via a trade out of Oakland, it doesn’t appear as […]

The safety position is a major point of concern for the Dallas Cowboys, who certainly could use a trade to address the issue. But if the team’s fans are waiting for an update with regards to any possible transaction that would get the team six-time Pro Bowler and current Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas, then […]

The Seattle Seahawks are in the midst of an ongoing contract dispute with All-Pro safety Earl Thomas this offseason that has put his long-term future with the franchise up in the air. Thomas is holding out from training camp in order to force the issue and push the Seahawks to either work out a new […]

The Seattle Seahawks are still without safety Earl Thomas, who seems determined to continue his holdout until he gets a new deal or a trade to another team. That means the Seahawks will be trying out potential replacements to take up Thomas’ spot as the starting free safety in preseason. The first shot at replacing […]

Once again, Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas has made his feelings clear about what he wants to happen with his future: If the Seahawks don’t intend to sign him to an extension, then he asks that they trade him. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, NFL executives believe the latter will ultimately be the outcome […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas has already made his feelings known about what he wants the team to do regarding his future. And he’s done so again in his article on The Players’ Tribune. “Offer me an extension. Or trade me to a team that wants me to be part of their future,” Thomas said. […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said the team has had no communication with safety Earl Thomas as he continues his holdout from training camp, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio KJR and PFT reports (per Charean Williams of PFT). Carroll’s revelation comes days after he was critical of Thomas’ decision to skip camp last week, saying he […]

Since being selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft, Earl Thomas has been one of the most dominant safeties in the NFL. Alongside Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor, the six-time Pro Bowler led the Legion of Boom as Seattle boasted one of the most physically imposing defenses in […]

A lot has been made of the Los Angeles Rams’ big-name offseason additions. The new cornerback duo of Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib, in particular, have garnered much attention. But Talib has been impressed with what he’s seen from one of the holdovers in the Rams secondary: safety Lamarcus Joyner. As Dan Graziano of ESPN […]

As expected, Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas has continued his holdout into training camp as he looks for a new deal or a way out of Seattle. However, it seems as if his holdout won’t make much of a difference to him getting the former. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Seahawks had […]

Disgruntled Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas has been strongly linked with the Dallas Cowboys all offseason. And unsurprisingly, Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett was asked about the All-Pro safety as the Cowboys kicked off camp. But Garrett didn’t take the bait and did his best to steer clear of the touchy topic. “I really don’t […]

The Seattle Seahawks kicked off training camp on Thursday and one player was notable absence. Star safety Earl Thomas didn’t report to camp as he hopes to get a new contract. He is currently playing on the last year of the contract he signed in 2014. Coach Pete Carroll was asked about Thomas’s absence after Thursday’s […]

Seattle Seahawks star Earl Thomas didn’t report to training camp on Wednesday and there is a good chance it will be a while until he does show up. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, there is a belief around the league that Thomas won’t report to camp unless he is traded or gets a new […]

In the last couple of days, things have once again heated up around Seattle Seahawks All-Pro safety Earl Thomas regarding his future with the franchise. Much of this has centered around his reported interest in possibly being acquired by the Oakland Raiders as he playfully told team owner Mark Davis to trade for him. According […]

Some Raiders fans may have gotten their hopes up after a report came out yesterday saying Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas went up to Raiders owner Mark Davis in Las Vegas and told him to come get him. But that account is apparently not completely accurate. According to Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal […]

To the surprise of no one, Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas will continue his holdout and not report for the start of training camp on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Thomas has held out for the entire offseason as he seeks a new long-term deal. He’s entering the final year of his contract […]

The Seattle Seahawks are in full rebuild mode after being a perennial Super Bowl title contender in the NFC over the past half-decade. At this point, it seems the team is content with parting ways with their big-name players except for superstar quarterback Russell Wilson. One star player left in Seattle with Wilson is safety […]

In the last several months, the Seattle Seahawks have been on bumpy standing with All-Pro safety Earl Thomas, who is entering the final year of his four-year, $40 million deal. The further the offseason has rolled along the more complicated things have become as Thomas has made it clear that he’s eyeing a new deal […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas has been linked to the Dallas Cowboys since week 16 of last season when Earl Thomas told Jason Garrett to “come get him” if the Cowboys have the chance. The two teams have discussed a trade throughout the offseason although it’s still unlikely a deal gets done because the Seahawks […]

The Seattle Seahawks have continued to have an ongoing situation on their hands involving All-Pro safety Earl Thomas involving his contract. This now appears to have taken another turn with Mike Garafolo of The NFL Network reporting that there is no indication that Thomas will report to the start of training camp later this week. […]

The Earl Thomas-to-Dallas Cowboys speculation has just not gone away all offseason. There’s been constant talk linking the star Seahawks safety to his hometown team. A recent report hinted that the deal is “still in play.” But apparently, that possibility might be a tad overblown, according to a Cowboys team official. “It’s a lot of […]

The Seattle Seahawks have decided to make some drastic changes during this NFL offseason. The once-dominant force led by an incredible defense is now in a rebuilding process with a lot of the team’s biggest names leaving the franchise in one way or another. One of the few big-name players left on the Seahawks roster […]

Talk of Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas somehow landing with the Dallas Cowboys still hasn’t completely gone away. An ex-scout recently reignited the speculation by saying Thomas, who has been holding out this offseason for a new long-term deal, is “still in play” for Dallas. And now, Thomas has poured a bit more fuel on […]