The Ravens sent Earl Thomas home on Friday after he got into a physical altercation with a teammate. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Ravens' leading players want Earl Thomas gone

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 8/22/20

A practice spat on Friday reportedly could be the beginning of the end of Earl Thomas’ time with the Baltimore Ravens.

According to multiple reports, the veteran safety was sent home from Friday’s practice after an on-field confrontation with teammate Chuck Clark. Both Thomas and Clark had to be restrained, and according to Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Sun, Thomas balled his fists at one point.

Thomas did not practice on Saturday either. According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the team’s player leadership council has made clear that they would like to see Thomas gone.

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

This suggests that Thomas’ conduct might not be new. He also confronted a teammate after a game last year.

Thomas appeared in 15 games for Baltimore last season, with 49 total tackles, two sacks and two interceptions. Headlines about his conduct aren’t what the Ravens will want this early in camp. That’s especially true when they’re pursuing a Super Bowl in 2020.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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