Stallworth found job in Ravens

The day after wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth was reinstated to the NFL we were not surprised much to be informed that the Cleveland Browns released the former Browns star. And after a couple of weeks’ speculation on where the receiver is going, the result turns out to be: the Baltimore Ravens signed Stallworth.

In his own statement, Stallworth cherished the chance of playing football again in NFL jersey very much after one year of suspension for violating the league’s personal-conduct policy for a DUI vehicular manslaughter charge.

“There was a time I felt the mistake I made was the end of the world for me,” Stallworth said in a statement. “I will never get that morning back. It weighs on me every day and will for the rest of my life. What I can do is move forward, try to be a better person, try to convince others not to do what I did and warn others about the dangers of drinking and driving. I have to show otherwise that what happened doesn’t reflect who I am. I have to prove that, and, hopefully, I’m on my way to doing that. I know my apology will never be strong enough for some, but I’ve made changes, and I’m trying to be a positive influence. It’s an honor and privilege to play in the NFL, and I’m so thankful for this opportunity.”

The contract the Ravens offered to Stallworth was not a big one- it is worth $900,000 with an additional $300,000 in incentives. But Stallworth was glad to get signed on Wednesday, one day after he worked out for the Ravens. Hope he could keep his excellence and help the Ravens to be better in 2010 season and have a different experience from Michael Vick, whose status for 2010 season remains uncertain after spending one season with the Philadelphia Eagles following a long-term sentence.