According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Baltimore Ravens are “moving on” from former Texas safety Earl Thomas. Baltimore has not decided if they will release or trade the seven-time pro bowler yet.
Schefter is also reporting that if the Ravens decide to release Thomas, the Dallas Cowboys will be the favorite to sign him.
Dallas is square in play on Earl Thomas, with one source going as far as to say the Cowboys “would be leading contender.”
This all stems from an incident in practice on Saturday, as Thomas was involved in a physical altercation with teammate Chuch Clark. Thomas posted an Instagram video explaining the incident but was soon deleted.
This is not the first incident Thomas has had during his time with Baltimore. The safety has dealt with off the field issues and his participation in positional meetings have been problematic.
Combine all of the factors and the Ravens are finally ready to say goodbye to their star safety.
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
Safety is a position of need for the Cowboys after losing Jeff Heath in the offseason to the Las Vegas Raiders. HaHa Clinton Dix signed as a free agent but Dallas is still in search of a second starting safety. Thomas would solidify that role the moment he stepped foot into practice.
Dallas has been linked with Thomas for a long time now. A Texas native, Thomas is from Orange, Texas, an hour and a half east of Houston. Attending Texas for college, Thomas only played for two seasons in Austin.
If the Cowboys can land Thomas, he will link up with another former Longhorn Connor Williams. The offensive lineman was drafted by Dallas back in the 2018 NFL Draft.
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