Ravens Will Reportedly Release Or Trade Earl Thomas Today After He Punched Teammate In Practice During Heated Altercation
It seems like the Ravens are done with Earl Thomas. .
According to e a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter the team will either release him or cut him today following an altercation with teammate Chuck Clark.
Ravens are moving on from Pro Bowl S Earl Thomas today, sources tell ESPN. They either will release him for conduct detrimental to the team – punching S Chuck Clark – or trade him. Dallas is the leading contender if he’s released, per sources. But his time in Baltimore is over. pic.twitter.com/eJeTuHD1mI
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 23, 2020
Any team that trades for Earl Thomas also would be trading for his contract, though he could rework it to help facilitate a trade. Talks have been ongoing through the weekend but no deal so far. Either way he will not return to Baltimore. https://t.co/ZjJgn4fcUk
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 23, 2020
Thomas had been sent home from practice after he punched Clark when they both argued about a blown coverage..
Per sources, Thomas did throw a punch at Clark which obviously escalated a situation which started when Clark got on Thomas about blowing a coverage in Friday’s practice. https://t.co/vouXxccoUI
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) August 22, 2020
Thomas went on to post a video of the play that led to the altercation on Instagram where he claims teammate Chuck Clark overreacted to him making a mistake in coverage which led to the fight between the two.
Ravens' Earl Thomas releases video that led to confrontation with Chuck Clark
Via: Earl/IG pic.twitter.com/v6gN39Sq1p
— goforitradio (@goforitgant) August 22, 2020
“Being sent home sucks 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 through dirt on it,” Thomas said. “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,” Thomas said. “Situations like this narrow my window for error but this the path I choose.”
Following the altercation, it has been reported that the leadership council of the Ravens want the team to part ways with the veteran safety.
The @Ravens situation with Earl Thomas could come to a head today. Sources said the team's Leadership Council made it clear to decision makers they would prefer Thomas not be around. Cap hit could be issue but "conduct detrimental" clause provides potential avenue for relief
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) August 22, 2020
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