Earl Thomas

Earl Thomas (shoulder) expected to play Week 1 for Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (shoulder) is expected to play Week 1 against the St. Louis Rams. Head coach Pete Carroll said Thomas is as ready to go 'as we can get him.'

What It Means:

Thomas has not played this preseason after major shoulder surgery this offseason. Fellow Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor continues to holdout for a new contract. Rookie Dion Bailey will likely start if Chancellor's holdout continues into the regular season.

The Seahawks ranked third in our schedule-adjusted Defensive Passing Net Expected Points metric. Our algorithms project Thomas to finish the year with 91 tackles and two interceptions.