Earl Thomas will not play another down for the Baltimore Ravens after the team parted ways with him on Sunday after he got into a fight with teammate Chuck Clark at practice on Friday. He was sent home by the team and released about 48 hours later.
The Ravens released the seven-time Pro Bowler signing him last March to a four-year deal worth $52 million ($32 million guaranteed).
Thomas reacted to his release via Instagram on Sunday.
“I appreciate the Ravens organization for the opportunity,” Thomas wrote. “Had a great run .. Wish things would have ended different but you live and you learn. Thank you (general manager) Eric DeCosta and everyone else who played a role in bringing me to B-More. Wish you guys the best.”
“We have terminated S Earl Thomas’ contract for personal conduct that has adversely affected the Baltimore Ravens,” the team announced on Twitter.
In a since-deleted Instagram post on Saturday, Thomas attempted to “try and clear the air.”
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“Being sent home sucks,” Thomas said. “I can’t take the reps I need to keep momentum going .. but I can reflect on things and keep working my plan to help the team win…
“This has been one of of my best camps crazy a situation like this can (throw) dirt on it..
“Here is the clip that started the fight ..
“A mental error on my part .. A Busted coverage that I tried to explain calmly meet with built up aggression turned into me getting into with a teammate ..
“Since we didn’t keep it in house and I’m getting text and calls from ESPN reporters etc : thought I’d try and clear the air .. situations like this narrow my window for error but this the path I choose..”
