Ravens released Thomas for conduct that the team harmed Sunday. “data-reactid =” 16 “> The Baltimore Ravens are done with security Earl Thomas Ravens released Thomas for behavior that harms the team Sunday.
Thomas was not the most popular
player in the team locker room. “data-reactid =” 17 “> The decision comes a day after Thomas, 31, got into a fight with safety Chuck Clark at the practice. After that practice, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said the exchange between Clark and Thomas took too long There are rumors Thomas was not the most popular player in the team box.Those rumors seem to be true, as team leaders reported the decision to dismiss Thomas.
The unique part of this Earl Thomas situation is #Ravens Player leadership is behind them moving. Sources said yesterday that they communicated to management that they support a release as a trade.
– Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 23, 2020
Thomas signed a four-year $ 55 million deal with the Ravens in 2019. He owed $ 10 million in 2020, but the team can not avoid that salary because it released Thomas due to consequences for behavior for the team. There will probably be a grievance filed.
release or trade Thomas
. “data-reactid =” 26 “> Adam Schefter announced Sunday that the Ravens would both release or trade Thomas.Thomas has expressed interest in signing with Dallas. “data-reactid =” 27 “> In a scenario where the Ravens could trade Thomas, the Dallas Cowboys were considered the leading candidate to get him, according to Schefter. In the past, Thomas has expressed interest in signing with Dallas.
Now that Thomas will be a free agent, the Cowboys are free to sign Thomas on a new contract.
Earl Thomas wishes the Ravens well
Despite being released, Thomas sent wishes to the Ravens’ organization on Sunday. In an Instagram story, Thomas thanks the team for the opportunity.
He ended his statement by wishing the Ravens ‘the best’.
Earl Thomas is still excellent on the field
While the Ravens have been busy keeping and carrying Thomas, his play on the field has been stellar. Thomas rated Pro Football Focus as the highest rated safety since 2015.
Over his career, Thomas has made seven Pro Bowls and was named an All-Pro three times. Last year, Thomas made 49 tackles and had two interceptions in 15 games with the Ravens.
