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It didn’t take long for the Baltimore Ravens to make up their minds on the future of Pro Bowl Earl Thomas’ safety, as a team. ad Sunday that he had released him for personal conduct that had damaged the franchise. This means the Ravens will be looking to undo the $ 10 million he was supposed to earn in 2020. Shortly after the decision, Thomas took to Instagram to thank the team.
“I thank the Ravens organization for this opportunity. We had a great race,” wrote Thomas. “I wish things had ended differently, but you live and learn. Thank you Eric DeCosta and everyone else who was instrumental in bringing me to B-More. I wish you the best.”
Thomas was sent home after practice on Friday after a fight with teammate Chuck Clark. CBS Sports NFL insider Jason La Canfora confirmed the report and added that the team’s board of directors has made it clear that they don’t want Thomas. There would also be backing for third-year safety DeShon Elliott to take his place, and Tony Jefferson – who has spent the past three seasons in Baltimore – remains unsigned and is an option for the Ravens.
Thomas was set to enter his second season with the Ravens and signed a four-year contract worth $ 55 million in 2019. The 31-year-old recorded 49 tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble , one fumble recovered and two interceptions in his first season with his new club, and made his seventh Pro Bowl. On Saturday, Thomas took to social media to add some more context to his side of the situation with Clark. He also included a practice video of the moments that led to his altercation with his security companion. Thomas admits it was a “mental error on my part” about a failed cover that was what started it. He also seemed a little annoyed that this situation had not been maintained “at home”.
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Dallas Cowboys are favorites to sign Thomas, while the San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans are also teams to watch. The Cowboys have always been seen as the favorites to land Thomas as he went through his breakup with the Seattle Seahawks. Dallas came out and signed former Chicago Bears safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in free agency, but Thomas thought it was an instant upgrade in high school. Thomas’ price has always been a hindrance when it comes to a possible move to Dallas, but now that he’s released it may not be a problem for the Cowboys.
