The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with veteran wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. on Thursday, making him the latest New Orleans Saints free agent to leave for a new home. Ginn had previously played with the Saints for three years, totaling 26 starts in 41 games. He caught 119 of 188 targets for 1,724 yards and scored 9 touchdowns, including the postseason.
Ginn took some time to thank Saints fans for their support, remarking that New Orleans is a city with soul. He also shouted out several of his close friends on the team including wide receiver Michael Thomas, running back Alvin Kamara, left tackle Terron Armstead, and quarterback Drew Brees.
He also paused to reminiscence with his old neighbors from Glenville, the Cleveland neighborhood and NFL powerhouse that has produced talents like cornerbacks Marshon Lattimore and Justin Hardee, and Ginn himself (and where his father, Ted Ginn Sr., coaches high school football).
It’s a very cool gesture, all in all. See it for yourself:
