After holding out of training camp in a failed attempt to secure a new contract, Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas suffered a broken leg against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, and vented his frustration by flashing his middle finger towards his own team's sideline as he was carted off the field.
Thomas had been engaged in a back-and-forth with the Seahawks over a long-term commitment, missing multiple practices this season specifically in order to prevent putting his future at risk.
He broke his leg defending a pass against the Cardinals in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win and raised up his middle finger toward Seattle's side of the field just before the cart pulled into the tunnel.
Earl Thomas had been engaged in a back-and-forth with the Seahawks over a long-term commitment, missing practices this season in order to prevent putting his future at risk
Earl Thomas was injured on a game-tying touchdown catch by Arizona's Chad Williams
Members of the Seattle Seahawks kneel while trainers tend to defensive back Earl Thomas
'That is why you ask for certain things,' Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark said. 'Earl wanted an extension and at the end of the day he didn't get that. It sucks. It sucks to see a guy who puts his heart into something, put his all into his team and he doesn't get what he deserves.'
Thomas has played eight seasons since Seattle selected him out of Texas with the 14th overall pick of the 2010 NFL draft. He's earned nearly $56 million over his nine-year career
The six-time Pro Bowler held out of training camp while seeking a contract extension and joined the Seahawks a week before the season despite having a contract that expires at the end of this season.
'We play a very, very emotional game,' Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner said. 'I think sometimes you have to allow people to have their emotions. I don't think nothing of it. I think he has a long road ahead of him if it is the injury he is expecting.'
Thomas's former teammate Kam Chancellor (right) suffered a neck injury that prematurely ended his career before the 2018 season
Thomas was injured while covering Chad Williams, who caught a 22-yard touchdown pass from Josh Rosen to tie the game at 17-all. Thomas' lower left leg seemed to buckle as he dove on top of Williams in the end zone.
Players from both teams gathered around as the trainers worked on Thomas and his leg was put in an air cast before he was driven off.
'I don't know anything about that,' Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said when asked about the gesture. 'It's a big stadium. I don't know where it was aimed at. Earl was extraordinarily poised on the field. For what just occurred to be so clear and so resolved to - he knew what happened. But he was so poised and giving back to the players and all of us. So I don't know what happened after that.'
In a piece he wrote for The Players' Tribune, Thomas explained to fans that he was holding out because wanted to secure a contract extension to finish his career in Seattle before an injury could put such a deal in jeopardy.
He specifically referenced the case of former teammate Kam Chancellor, the Seahawks' safety who retired after suffering a neck injury last season.
'Later on, Kam walked off the field and he said he had a funny feeling in his neck. Just a funny feeling — and, man, Kam is a warrior... We’ve been through a lot together. So of course I thought he’d be fine. But then after the game, it’s crazy … he found out the injury was career-threatening. A few weeks ago, he announced his retirement...
'Of course, we all know what we’re risking every time we take the field. But that Thursday night game really cemented in my mind the truth — which is that your entire life can change on one play. And when it does, no matter what you’ve accomplished in the past … you can still get cut without even so much as a negotiation.'
Thomas is greeted by Arizona Cardinals players as he leaves the field after breaking his leg
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