Earl Thomas Reached Out to Injured Steelers QB

By Austin Medina  

In the Ravens overtime victory against the rival Steelers Sunday, a huge event occurred in the third quarter.

Safety Earl Thomas received a roughing the passer penalty after delivering a hit to Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph.

Mason Rudolph knocked unconscious. #BALvsPIT pic.twitter.com/rWkF1YfZRT

Rudolph received a concussion from the hit and results from the hit were seen as he exited the field. As Rudolph received treatment, Thomas received criticism from fans claiming the hit was dirty. Although there is no timetable set for Rudolph to return, Thomas has made sure that he knows the hit was not "intentional."

Earl Thomas tells me he shot Mason Rudolph a text regarding the hit last week but didn't get a reply... he adds "if he sees this, know it wasn't intentional" pic.twitter.com/2tCfPSWOY4

Clearly the veteran safety had no malicious intent in the play and reached out publicly. Thomas will start against the Bengals in yet another division battle as the Ravens (3-2) look to build on their AFC North lead. Meanwhile, the Steelers (1-4) may need to start their third-string quarterback Sunday night.