The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly set to release or trade star safety Earl Thomas on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Thomas was sent home from practice after a fight with teammate Chuck Clark, leading to speculation that the Ravens could ultimately decide to move on from the star safety.
It appears that the team will do just with, with Schefter also noting that the Dallas Cowboys seem to be the most likely landing spot for Thomas if Baltimore releases him.
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
Schefter also added that trade partners will also have to take in Earl Thomas' contract in the event that a trade will push through. No deal has been made so far amidst ongoing talks.
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
The Dallas Cowboys have recently been aggressive in pursuing new pieces to reload their roster and boost their chances for the upcoming season. The team pursued the services of defensive tackle Gerald McCoy who recently went down with a season-ending quadriceps injury in training camp and was subsequently cut from the team.
The Cowboys also added 2016 Pro Bowl safety HaHa Clinton-Dix and two-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Dontari Poe. Returning defensive end Aldon Smith and former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen found their way to Dallas as well.
The Cowboys also joined the Jamal Adams sweepstakes but lost out to the more decisive Seattle Seahawks. Earl Thomas will have to compete with fourth-year player Xavier Woods for the starting free safety position if a trade will push through.
Regardless of the Ravens' impending move, a change in scenery will ultimately be beneficial for both Thomas and the team as the relationship between the two sides has seemingly soured.
Any team who will be willing to take in the seven-time Pro Bowler will add a veteran presence with invaluable playing experience to their locker room.
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