Earl Thomas Wants To Finish Career With Seahawks, But Implies He Could Hold Out For New Deal

Seahawks Pro Bowl S Earl Thomas told reporters on Thursday that he wants to finish out his career in Seattle, but he doesn’t see himself playing next year if he isn’t signed long term.

“I want to finish my career there,” Thomas said, via ESPN.com. “I definitely don’t see myself going out there not signed. But I’m going to continue to work my butt off and enjoy this process at the Pro Bowl.

“As far as my future in Seattle, I think if they want me, you know, money talks. We’ll get something accomplished. Other than that, I’m just taking it one day at a time.”

As of now, Thomas says there haven’t been any discussions between Thomas’ agent and the Seahawks regarding an extension.

Last month, Thomas met up with Cowboys HC Jason Garrett and WR Dez Bryant in the Dallas’ locker room following Sunday’s game and told them: “If y’all have the chance, come get me.”

When asked about the comment he made to Garrett, Thomas explained that he’s always been a fan of the Cowboys and should something happen where he’s no longer with the Seahawks, he would like to play for Dallas.

“I went to the locker room to talk to Dez, and I saw coach Garrett,” Thomas said. “I’ve always been a Cowboys fan growing up. The biggest thing about when I said come get me is I don’t literally mean come get me now. I’m still in the prime of my career. I still want to be here. But when Seattle kicks me to the curb, please, the Cowboys, come get me. That’s the only other place I’d rather be If I was kicked to the curb. So that’s what I meant by it.

“People take life too serious. That’s just who I am.”

The Seahawks are drawing closer to the point where tough decisions are going to have to be made regarding some of their notable defensive players. However, it seems unlikely they would move on from Thomas any time soon, considering that he’s still an impact player and arguably the most valuable player on defense.

Thomas, 28, is a former first-round pick of the Seahawks back in 2010. He’s entering the final year of his five-year, $44.725 million contract that includes $27.725 million guaranteed and stands to make a base salary of $8.5 million for the 2018 season.

In 2017, Thomas has appeared in 14 games and recorded 88 tackles, two interceptions with one being returned for a touchdown, a forced fumble and seven pass defenses. ProFootballFocus rated him as the No. 9 overall safety out of 86 qualifying players.

We’ll have more regarding Thomas and his future as the news is available.