Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas sits on the bench in the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

ARLINGTON -- Seattle All-Pro safety Earl Thomas walked with Jason Garrett back to the Cowboys locker room after Sunday's game.

Thomas, a Jordan Brand athlete like Dez Bryant, wanted to talk to his friend. Bryant exited the field as soon as the game ended.

Garrett seemed hesitant to allow Thomas in the Cowboys locker room after the devastating 21-12 loss that ended Dallas' playoff hopes. Before Thomas entered, he could be heard saying to Garrett: "If y'all have the chance, come get me."

Asked later in the Seattle locker room about his comments to the Cowboys head coach, Thomas clarified that he meant later in his career.

Thomas, 28, will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2018 season.

"I'm in the prime of my career," Thomas said. "I still want to be here. But when Seattle kicks me to the curb, please Cowboys come get me. That's the only place I'd rather be."

Thomas explained the very unusual visit in detail.

"I went to the locker room talked to Dez, Coach Garrett and I've always been a Cowboys fan growing up," he said. "The (Cowboys) -- that's the only place I'd rather be if I get kicked to the curb. So that's what I meant."

Thomas said he spends a lot of time with Bryant, as both are sponsored by Team Jordan.

"I just told him good game and I love him," Thomas said of Dez.