It is really a bizarre drama.
I see two scenarios:
The most likely to me.....both teams have agreed to terms. Part of those terms is that Thomas will not play for either team on Sunday, and they agreed to remain mum until after the game. That includes Thomas, who they don't want around the locker room talking to other players. Thomas is laying low.
The other scenario could be that Thomas is mad and trying to force their hand. He doesn't want to play in this game because he thought he would be here by now. Dallas met the 2nd round demand, and Seattle balked for a 1st, and now Thomas feels lied to.
I also think perhaps the reason that Jourdan Lewis isn't playing is that Seattle wants him in the trade.
All speculation, or course, which is interesting and fun at the moment.
The only thing we know for sure is something is up, and yes, it involves the Cowboys and Thomas extreme desire to be here as quickly as possible.
I'm also certain that Schneider would love to trade Thomas ANYWHERE but here so he doesn't get what he wants. But teams aren't going to give up much for a guy they have little chance of signing long-term so long as Dallas comes close to matching in the offseason.
Meanwhiile, Seattle is looking at 0-3 and a season over the very day they have their home opener.
Seattle is in a bad situation, and the hated Cowboys have them cornered like a wounded animal. It's ugly.
