The Falcons won’t make a play for Earl Thomas, according to head coach Dan Quinn (Twitter link via D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Journal Constitution). The same goes for the Texans, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle (via Twitter). 
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Quinn, who coached the seven-time Pro Bowler in Seattle, knows what Thomas can bring to the table. At the same time, he’s happy with his current group. The Falcons will start Keanu Neal and Ricardo Allen at safety with support from Damontae Kazee, veteran J.J. Wilcox, and rookie Jaylinn Hawkins.
“He is absolutely one of my all-time favorite competitors,” Quinn said. “I love the guy. But at this time that’s a position that we are not looking to add to at this time.”
The Texans were connected to Thomas shortly after his release from the Ravens and he seemed to pick up an endorsement from quarterback Deshaun Watson on Instagram. The Texans have been in the safety market for a long time, but they seem prepared to move forward with Justin Reid, Eric Murray, and the rest of their current group.
The Cowboys reportedly won’t get involved with Thomas either, despite years of mutual interest. Thomas shouldn’t have trouble finding work, but he’s down at least three potential suitors.
Sounds like Thomas’ market is slimming down quickly. That’s what happens when you act like a complete doofus on a high-class team like Baltimore.
Why would Atlanta pursue him anyway? They already have three capable safeties in Allen, Kazee, and Neal…
Baltimore high class? Nothing about that city is high class. They also had a murderer play for them and a woman beater. Yep so high class
First of all, I didn’t say the city itself was high class. Secondly, neither player is currently rostered on the team. Thirdly, Rice was immediately cut upon discovery of his crime. I won’t comment on the Ray Lewis situation, because I’m unsure of what actually transpired. The CURRENT interaction of the team is a no-nonsense competitive organization
He’s just a troll. Ray Lewis wasn’t convicted. If he were, he would have been in jail. For some reason, this guy hates Baltimore. Probably a browns fan who is still harboring a grudge over the move, or an envious steeler fan. Any fan of football can see that Baltimore is one of the best run franchises in the league. Granted, coming from a dolphins fan, any FO is enviable
So who committed murder? Aaron Hernandez? Donte Stallworth? Rae Carruth?
My thoughts exactly! Well not so much about the personnel mentioned but “high class” ….wtf? Maybe high class but can’t win a playoff game. Maybe they meant “overrated”
By “high-class,” I meant they have a strong lockerroom with one of the longest tenured coaches in Harbaugh. I’m a Steelers fan, but I can respect a well-run franchise like Baltimore. One postseason disappointment doesn’t detract from an impressive regular season run. Sorry for having an opinion, because apparently that just isn’t allowed on this site
Bc Quinn was Thomas’ DC in Seattle
They’re all saying that so they can drive down price and get him on the cheap end.
Idk man, I’ve never seen a team implement that strategy and it succeeded
CFL
Thomas is just one more reason for the Canadians to keep the border closed and the CFL has restrictions on imports that could also work against him.
Why does this seem like an ideal place for the Patriots to appear and help replace all the players who opted out.
You might be right.
No Patrick Chung and some intel about an AFC possible playoff opponent would make ET a big get for Belichick
Yeah. Watch ET with Belichik..what could go wrong?
Can you imagine him flipping off Belichik and the rest of the team? I guess I could see it, since he’s got about as much class as Antonio Brown