Earl Thomas to have surgery, should be back by week 1

SEATTLE, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas had surgery Tuesday to repair the torn labrum in his left shoulder but should be ready for week one of the 2015 season.

Thomas sustained the injury during the Seahawks game against the Green Bay Packers and wore a harness during the game against the New England Patriots. There is concern that he will be down six to eight months and that will cause him to be down for the 2015 season.

The team is internally circulating the belief that he will be up and ready for Week one of 2015. Thomas has never missed a start in five seasons.