Seahawks Sign Safety Earl Thomas to Four-Year Contract Extension

NFL.com reported on Monday that Seattle will make Thomas the league's highest-paid safety. Here's what NFL.com's Kevin Patra reorted on Monday:

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport broke the news Monday that the Seahawks agreed to a blockbuster four-year extension worth $40 million with $27.725 guaranteed, per a source informed of the situation. The deal will make Thomas easily the highest-paid safety in the NFL.

With Thomas now locked up for the next four years, the Seahawks will now turn their attention to an extension for All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman.