Seattle Seahawks welcomes back safety Earl Thomas as he returns fit from a shoulder injury and passes his physical exam, enabling him to be out of the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.

Thomas went down with an injury in January, when he tried to tackle Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb during a match. Thomas heard something "pop" and was told by head coach Pete Caroll that he should check it right away. It turned out that he needed a major shoulder surgery, NFL insider Ian Rapoport informed.

However, even though he was suffering from physical issues, NFL.com reported that the Texas-born athlete played with a "separated shoulder and a torn labrum" against the New England Patriots shortly after, citing a source privy to the situation.

On Feb.24, the All-Pro safety had officially undergone an operation as announced by Ed Werder via Twitter, stating that the expected recovery time for such case would be around six to eight months.

Coming back soon

However, a source told ProFootball Talk in February that Thomas will be back to action earlier than the expected time frame. He is expected to be uniform in their season opener.

Just in time for the training season, Thomas really made it back just five and a half months after his medical procedure. The safety has passed his physicals conducted by the Seahawks and he is now off the PUP roster, informed NFL.com.

Great relief for the Hawks

The Seahawks got a much-needed boost, as they are in dire need of a safety, especially now that Kam Chancellor is holding out right now.

Although Chancellor inked a four-year extension worth $28 million in 2013, and still has two more years left on his contract, Ian Rapoport noted that the 27-year-old football player feels he deserves more.

The Virginia born Pro-Bowl player officially made his stand by not participating during the opening day of training camp on Friday, NFL.com informed, citing NFL Media's Steve Wyche.

Chancellor's presence is still very much needed in the team as several teammates look up to him, including star players like quarterback Russell Wilson and cornerback Richard Sherman, reported Seattle Times.

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