Seahawks general manager John Schneider didn’t exactly guarantee Earl Thomas will still be a member of the team when the regular season begins in September.
But during an interview Thursday night prior to a dinner to raise money for his charity, Ben’s Fund, Schneider said he has been assured that Thomas will not hold out next season even if he doesn’t have a new contract.
And if the team is confident Thomas will not hold out then it may have less reason to pursue a trade for the eight-year veteran free safety.
The fate of Thomas remains he biggest question hovering over the Seahawks with the NFL draft nearing next week, with rumors that Seattle could consider trading him, and specifically to Dallas, if it thinks a new contract cannot be worked out.