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LeGarrette Blount was back in a Patriots jersey today after being released two days ago by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
LeGarrette Blount practiced with Patriots today wearing No. 60. Pic by Globe’s @jrinaldi5 http://t.co/ebW2LTNkJI pic.twitter.com/wF2WAfospY
— Boston Globe Sports (@BGlobeSports) November 20, 2014
Not sure why it’s number 60…it’s only temporary for this week’s practices. Anyway, earlier today Blount took to Twitter to issue an apology to Steeler Nation, as well as to his former teammates and the Rooneys.
I would like to thank the Pittsburgh Steelers organization, Mr Rooney, Kevin Colbert, Coach Tomlin and Coach Sax for the opportunity and exp
— LeGarrette Blount (@LG_Blount) November 20, 2014
erience they provided me. I would also like to apologize to them and my Teammates and fans for how things ended. I made a poor decision
— LeGarrette Blount (@LG_Blount) November 20, 2014
that I will definitely grow from. I wish the Steelers, my former teammates and Steeler Nation nothing but the best.
— LeGarrette Blount (@LG_Blount) November 20, 2014
It’s unfortunate that Blount had to be released, but it’s refreshing to see him take the high road. I wish him luck when he’s playing for a NFC team next year. While with the Patriots- I hope he rides the pine.
