Earl Thomas

American football safety, Super Bowl champion

Earl Thomas - American football safety, Super Bowl champion
Born

May 7th, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Career in professional American football spanned from 2010 to 2020. Played primarily as a safety for the Seattle Seahawks and later for the Baltimore Ravens. Was a key player in the Seahawks' Super Bowl XLVIII victory. Achieved multiple Pro Bowl selections and was named an All-Pro. Recognized for significant contributions to the defenses of the teams played for, especially during championship runs.

Won Super Bowl XLVIII with Seattle Seahawks

Selected to 6 Pro Bowls

Named 4-time First-team All-Pro

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