Ray Rice is finally apologizing for the notorious February 15, 2014 elevator incident that showed him punching his now-wife, Janay Rice, to the point of unconsciousness.
The former Baltimore Ravens running back, whose $35 million team contract was terminated after the incident, thanked the city of Baltimore, as well as the Ravens, for their support during his time in the city. In a statement issued to The Baltimore Sun early this morning, Ray stated:
Dear Baltimore,
This is not a farewell or goodbye. The last seven years that my family and I have spent in Baltimore have by far been the best of our lives. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all for the love and support you’ve shown my family and I throughout my football career. We’ll always be grateful for the love we’ve received from all of our fans and supporters, and for winning a Super Bowl. To all the kids who looked up to me, I’m truly sorry for letting you down, but I hope it’s helped you learn that one bad decision can turn your dream into a nightmare. There is no excuse for domestic violence, and I apologize for the horrible mistake I made. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me, and I hope to make a positive difference in people’s lives by raising awareness of this issue. Thank you, Baltimore Ravens, for all you have done for my family and I. I’m very grateful to Steve Bisciotti, Ozzie Newsome, John Harbaugh, and everyone at 1 Winning Drive. I love you all very much, and I’ll always be proud to say I played for the Baltimore Ravens.
Thank you.
— Ray Rice
Sources tell the paper that the 25-year-old will move back to his hometown of New York and seek a second chance at a football career.
SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun | PHOTO CREDIT: Getty
