An arrest warrant was issued in Texas for former NFL star Earl Thomas after he allegedly violated a protective order by sending threatening messages to a woman about her and her kids.
The warrant was issued and charged Thomas with a third-degree felony, the Austin American-Statesman reported, citing court records. The details surrounding it are very disturbing.
“Recently, the woman told police Thomas began sending her text messages that threaten the woman and her children.
On April 18, police say Thomas texted the woman that he obtained two handguns earlier that day. Later, he texted: “Waiting on hand in foot is why I’ll kick ur ass.”
The next day, police say Thomas texted: “I hope u in the car with him and the kids and yall drive off the road.” That same day, police say he texted: “Ima let my momma and my cousins poison they (their children) ass.”
The woman told police Thomas suffered several concussions playing football and may have CTE — the term commonly used for brain degeneration caused by head trauma.
According to additional court records, Thomas was arrested in Travis County in February 2021 on a misdemeanor charge for carrying a weapon unlawfully.”
Thomas had told ESPN five days before the warrant was signed he was hoping to get back with an NFL team this season. The three-time All-Pro and Super Bowl champion last played for the Baltimore Ravens in 2019. With this new information, there is no chance he will ever get back into the league.
Thomas played 2010 to 2018 with the Seattle Seahawks.
He was released by the Ravens in August 2020 after he punched teammate Chuck Clark during a training-camp practice.
