Report: Earl Thomas Won't Report to Seahawks Training Camp Amid Contract Dispute

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas will reportedly miss the start of training camp. 

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the news Tuesday, noting Thomas is entering the final season of the four-year contract extension he inked in 2014. Rapoport suggested Thomas' performance "has clearly earned a new deal" as a defensive centerpiece, explaining his decision to not report to training camp.

This comes after Mike Garafolo appeared on NFL Network and discussed the situation, explaining Thomas wants a new deal immediately while the Seahawks don’t want to do anything until he reports to camp. Garafolo noted Seattle would still be interested in keeping him beyond the 2018 campaign even though it isn't in a rush.

However, Thomas announced on his Twitter page in June that he wouldn't participate in team activities until his contract situation was solved. "I want to have certainty in regards to the upcoming years of my career," he wrote.

He also said "Extend .....if you don’t want me let’s make a trade happen I understand it’s a bizz," in an Instagram post on July 16.

While Thomas, 29, dealt with injuries the last two years and missed seven games, his talent is unquestionable as a six-time Pro Bowler and three-time First Team All-Pro member who helped the Seahawks win a Super Bowl.

Keeping him would also provide a stabilizing force in the secondary for Seattle after it released cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Jeremy Lane this offseason. Safety Kam Chancellor also suffered a serious neck injury in 2017.