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Pete Carroll continues to downplay Seahawks saga with Thomas

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll attempted Wednesday to downplay safety Earl Thomas' lingering dissatisfaction, saying he believes the sides will be fine with a plan that includes Thomas not taking part in many practices.

Thomas was again a nonparticipant in practice Wednesday as Seattle began preparations for Sunday's game against Arizona. After last week's victory over Dallas, Thomas said he had no intension of putting his future at risk by practicing unless the Seahawks provided him contract security beyond the 2018 season or granted his wish to be traded.

"We've done the whole conversation.