As expected, Earl Thomas' time in Baltimore has come to an end. Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens officially terminate Earl Thomas' contract after altercation with Chuck Clark

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Aug 23, 2020 12:59 PM ET

Earl Thomas was forced to exit Ravens training camp on Friday after getting into a fiery altercation with teammate Chuck Clark, and now he won't be returning to Baltimore.

The Ravens announced Sunday that they've terminated Thomas' contract for "personal conduct that has adversely affected" the team.

We have terminated S Earl Thomas’ contract for personal conduct that has adversely affected the Baltimore Ravens.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 23, 2020

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Dallas Cowboys now are the leading contender to land Thomas.

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

The seven-time Pro Bowler signed a four-year, $55 million deal with Baltimore in 2019. His lengthy Seahawks tenure ended with him giving the middle finger to head coach Pete Carroll and the Seattle sideline.

If Thomas lands with the Cowboys, he'll probably be overjoyed. In 2017, he told the Cowboys to come get him because it was the only place he wanted to be after his Seattle career ended.

“Please, the Cowboys, come get me.”

-Earl Thomas on December 24,2017 pic.twitter.com/gqp0eb2VFo
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) August 23, 2020

The Cowboys freed up more than $3 million in cap space by releasing the injured Gerald McCoy. They also freed up about $7.1 million after restructuring Tyron Smith's contract. They now have more than enough room to land Thomas, so it won't be surprising to see him end up in Dallas.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans also are interested in Thomas' services.

A few other teams to watch for #Ravens S Earl Thomas upon him being released: The #49ers and #Texans. They should be among those inquiring, along with the #Cowboys. Thomas, of course, will have a market.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 23, 2020

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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