Seahawks safety Earl Thomas holdout FAQ

Seahawks safety Earl Thomas in 2017. (Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Times)Addressing some of the key issues after Thomas announced on Sunday he will not report to the team until he has a new contract.

Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas announced via Twitter Sunday morning that he will not attend any team activities — such as this week’s mandatory mini-camp which begins Tuesday — until he has a new contract.

Here are some of the most frequently-asked questions about the holdout with our attempt at answers.

Related Q: What is Thomas’ current contract situation?

A: Thomas, 29 and a veteran of eight seasons in the NFL, is entering the final season of a four-year extension worth $40 million that he…