The Seattle Seahawks announced Tuesday the four-year contract extension given to star safety Earl Thomas, a deal that will keep ET III in Seattle through the 2018 season.
ET was one of the first to hint at the re-signing Monday evening, and several Seahawks sportswriters were quick to applaud the deal.
Meanwhile, Seattle’s loyal 12s and Earl’s teammates were thrilled to see that No. 29 will be holding it down in the back of the defense for the foreseeable future.
No question @Earl_Thomas deserves to be highest paid safety. He may just be the best defensive player in the game, period.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) April 28, 2014
New nickname for Earl: Ten-Million Thomas. The new deal makes him the $10 million a year man that he deserves.
— Terry Blount (@TerryBlountESPN) April 28, 2014
By extending Earl Thomas, the #Seahawks just ensured their defensive scheme for 4 more years — the cornerstone upon which the rest is built
— Jacson Bevens, XLIX (@JacsonBevens) April 28, 2014
I'm not intimate with all 32 NFL def. schemes but I can't imagine any of them are more dependent on their FS than SEA's is on Earl Thomas
— Jacson Bevens, XLIX (@JacsonBevens) April 28, 2014
.@Earl_Thomas is not just good. He may be the most uniquely talented player in Seahawks history. Check it out: http://t.co/dA9vqmfiTW
— Brian Nemhauser (@hawkblogger) April 29, 2014
One of the nicest families I've ever met! Couldn't be happier for @Earl_Thomas #Seahawks #q13fox pic.twitter.com/n0W5wmcfDA
— Michelle Ludtka (@MichelleLudtka) April 29, 2014
Everybody loves @Earl_Thomas. #4MoreYears pic.twitter.com/s7SUGCsRkj
— Tony Drovetto (@TonyDrovetto) April 29, 2014
Congrats to my brother @earl_thomas SETTING THE BAR!! #LOB http://t.co/oCSbPvF23O
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) April 29, 2014
@Earl_Thomas earned it all! #oneofakind
— Malcolm Smith (@MalcSmitty) April 28, 2014
Congrats to my guy @Earl_Thomas on his new deal! #leader
— Michael Bowie (@61likebow) April 28, 2014
Watched @Earl_Thomas everyday for 3 yrs, he deserves everything he gets… But let me get a loan tho!!!!
— Chris Maragos (@ChrisMaragos) April 28, 2014
Happy for @Earl_Thomas ! Hardest working dude I've ever seen #GoHawks
— Clint Gresham (@Gresh49) April 28, 2014
"Hard work, dedication. When you see a vision never lose sight of it" — Earl Thomas, when asked to give free safety advice for aspiring 12s
— Jeremy Damen (@hMJem) April 29, 2014
Pumped to have @Earl_Thomas for 5 more #Leader #FutureHOF
— Alex Chicano (@AChico_5) April 29, 2014
Hey @Earl_Thomas glad you're going to be around for a while! #LOB #12thman
— Katen Burgess (@K10MIOLI) April 29, 2014
Wow, listening to @Earl_Thomas press conference and he is the model of what it takes to be the very best at what you do. Glad he is a hawk!
— Delsen Lauderback (@Delsen) April 29, 2014
With today's press conference, @Earl_Thomas continues to solidify my admiration for the athlete & person he is. #Love Him #GoHawks
— Ashley Ryan (@AshleyLolaRyan) April 29, 2014
Earl was thrilled to see all the well wishes:
Thanks to everyone around the league for taking the time out to congratulate me on my new deal…I really appreciate it!! #NFL #love
— Earl Thomas (@Earl_Thomas) April 29, 2014
Hey Earl, you’re my favorite player in the NFL, and I couldn’t be happier that you’re staying in Seattle for the long haul. I hope you get another even crazier deal in 5 years, and stay a Seahawk for life!!!!
Congrats! #29 #LOB glad to know next 4 years will be awesome!! Seahawks 😉
Congratulations Earl Thomas on your contract extension with the Seahawks. You’ve proven that hard work pays off & I’m excited to see you in our colors for many more years.
My favorite number is still my favorite number! Two-Nine!
It’s been a pleasure watching you play football ET. You and Pete brought a culture to the Seahawks that laid the blueprint for a defense the city of Seattle couldn’t even imagine. Proud days to be a 12! Thank you!