"Free safety Earl Thomas' improvement in his second season didn't translate to more interceptions this season.

It did earn him a trip to Hawaii, though.

Thomas was named to the Pro Bowl, the league announced Tuesday. He was chosen as the starting free safety, and he is the first Seahawk to be named to the game since 2008.

While Thomas was the only Seahawk named in Tuesday's announcement, there's a good chance he'll be joined by at least a teammate or two when the game is played in Hawaii on Jan. 29.

Strong safety Kam Chancellor, cornerback Brandon Browner and fullback Michael Robinson were all named first alternates to the Pro Bowl, meaning they would step in should one of the selected players be unavailable. Also, because the Pro Bowl is played the week before the Super Bowl, any player whose team is involved in that game will need to be replaced.

Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch — the team's first 1,000-yard rusher in six years — is a second-team alternate while punter Jon Ryan is a third-team alternate.

The 49ers and Patriots each had eight players named to the Pro Bowl, tied for most in the league. The Seahawks have not had a player named to the Pro Bowl since 2008 when linebacker Julian Peterson and offensive tackle Walter Jones were chosen. Jones did not end up playing in that game after undergoing knee surgery."