Seattle Seahawks All-Pro safety Earl Thomas to skip mandatory minicamp over contract dispute

From Legion of Boom to Legion of Gloom, the Seattle Seahawks are facing more problems on defense this offseason.

In a statement released on his Twitter account, three-time All-Pro safety Earl Thomas announced that while he wants to "remain a Seahawk" for the rest of his career, he would not be attending the team's mandatory minicamp this week, or any future team activities, due to a contract dispute.

"I want to have certainty in regards to the upcoming years of my career," wrote Thomas, who is entering the final year of a four-year, $40 million deal. 

Drafted in 2010, Thomas has spent all eight years of his NFL career in Seattle. During that time, he has been selected to six Pro Bowls and was a member of the vaunted "Legion of Boom" defense that helped the Seahawks win the Super Bowl in 2013.

Alongside linebacker Bobby Wagner, Thomas is only other notable defender who survived a roster overhaul this offseason. While Kam Chancellor's status remains questionable after a serious neck injury, Richard Sherman was cut, Michael Bennett was traded, Sheldon Richardson became a free agent and Cliff Avril was released after a failed physical. 

The 29-year-old Thomas had 88 combined tackles, one forced fumble and two interceptions in fourteen 14 games last season.