The controversy surrounding Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas III just got more controversial.
Thomas, who has been in contentious negotiations over a contract extension, broke his leg Sunday in his team’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. As Thomas was carted off the field, he raised the middle finger on his right hand and appeared to point it at the Seahawks’ bench.
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The injury is likely to end Thomas’s nine-year career in Seattle, which included six Pro Bowl appearances and a Super Bowl title.