Will the Cowboys’ longstanding love affair with Earl Thomas result in a deal? That depends on who you ask. The Cowboys are not expected to pursue Thomas, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport (Twitter link) and other reports from earlier this week. However, in an interview with 105.3 The Fan, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones did not rule out the possibility of signing the safety (Twitter link via Field Yates of ESPN.com).
Jones explained that the Cowboys have discussed Thomas internally and considered him against their current group of safeties. Next, Jones says he’ll chat directly with Thomas’ agent.
Thomas, a seven-time Pro Bowler, quickly wore out his welcome with the Ravens. His final years with the Seahawks played out similarly and included several overt S.O.S. signals to the Cowboys. In theory, the Cowboys don’t need Thomas, thanks to the addition of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. Still, it’s hard to pass up the chance to add Thomas to the group, which also includes Xavier Woods and Darian Thompson.
Thomas, 31, registered 49 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, and four passes defensed in his first season with the Ravens. For his career, Thomas has notched 713 stops, 30 interceptions, and three First-Team All-Pro nods.
I think they kinda need him, but depends on what kind of deal he would sign. I’d hope he realizes his value has been lowered significantly. I was thinking we could get by with HaHa and Woods, but recently saw where HaHa was having a bad camp. That’s another kicker. Will he play cheap? Do we have faith in current roster?
He will sign with Dallas. Stop delaying the inevitable
The Cowboys haven’t won a Super Bowl in 25 years, adding Earl Thomas won’t change that. Poor Dallas.
26 years since the rockets have won it all too. Go figure.
Excited about Luka and the Mavs though.
I’m not sure if Thomas and his attitude is any better than what we already got at safety…cowboys fan for ever but sometimes a name is larger than his current playing skills! 2 years ago this would be a slam dunk but now I would hesitate
It wouldn’t be the first time the Cowboys had a grumpy Thomas on their team
Jerry has a penchant to bring in guys with issues but he rarely takes on guys who don’t get along with the locker room. I think Thomas is the next Antonio Brown and will be exiled.