Earl Thomas nearly signed a one-year contract before the Ravens swooped in. Could that mystery team be the 49ers?

Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas is having surgery to repair a fully torn labrum in his left shoulder, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Seahawks safety Earl Thomas tweeted that he was considering retirement after breaking his leg in Sunday's win over the Panthers. His teammates said afterward not to take the talk too seriously.

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At their very best Seattle had the greatest defensive backfield in NFL history - and the unit is once again the strongest part of their defense.

Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas is having surgery to repair a fully torn labrum in his left shoulder, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

— -- Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas is having surgery to repair a fully torn labrum in his left shoulder, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Thomas separated the shoulder ...

Schultz posted his survey of NFL general managers who were on hand to watch the season-opening showdown between two contenders for the national title, Ohio State and Texas. The Longhorns ended up ...