Earl Thomas was not at the Seattle Seahawks' facility Monday for the first of their voluntary organized team activities, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Thomas' absence, which was first reported by NFL Network, does not come as a surprise given his stated desire for a new contract and comments earlier this month from coach Pete Carroll, who said he wasn't sure when Seattle's All-Pro free safety would show up to the team's offseason program. Players are not required to attend until mandatory minicamp, which the Seahawks will hold from June 12-14.
Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner concluded a radio interview Monday morning with a message of appreciation for Thomas.