Earl Thomas Allegedly Violates Protective Order; Felony Arrest Warrant Issued

A judge in Austin, Texas, filed a felony warrant for the arrest of Earl Thomas, a former University of Texas safety.

According to Ryan Autullo of the Austin American-Statesman, Thomas is accused of violating an order of protection by sending a woman threatening text messages.

Thomas was charged with a third-degree felony for violating the protective order two or more times within a year.

The warrant stems from Thomas reaching out to his estranged wife about seeing their kids.

Regarding the warrant, Dolezal said that they were working together to see his kids. I don't understand how he could be in violation by working together to visit with his children.

The order of protection requires Thomas to communicate with his estranged wife through a co-parenting app, but he has refused to do so. Thomas is in violation of the protection order for texting and approaching her in person.

The police produced text messages from Thomas to his estranged wife.

On April 18, police said Thomas sent a photo of two handguns and wrote, "Waiting on hand in foot is why I'll kick your ass."

On April 19 Thomas allegedly sent a text that said, "I hope you in the car with him and the kids and yall drive off the road."

The estranged wife of Thomas was arrested in May 2020 for pointing a gun at him after finding him with another woman. The divorce was filed in November 2020.

Thomas played 10 seasons in the NFL from 2010 to 2019. His first nine seasons were with the Seattle Seahawks and the last one with the Baltimore Ravens.

He is a seven-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro, who won a Super Bowl with Seattle at the end of the 2013 season.

In 140 career regular-season games, the 2010 No. 14 overall pick has registered 713 tackles, 30 intercepts, 71 passes defended and 12 forced turnovers.

Thomas was released by the Ravens prior to the 2020 season after punching teammate Chuck Clark during practice.

Despite his long absence from the NFL, Thomas told an NFL Insider last month that he wants to return to the league. I am in good shape. I am proud of my timing.

It's not clear if Thomas has talked to any teams about signing a contract.

He has not been arrested or turned himself in despite the warrant being filed.