Chris Long on Instagram: Just heard that I’m about to be unemployed

Chris Long posted on Instagram, not long after he learned he was being released by the Los Angeles Rams.
He thanked fans in St. Louis and in Los Angeles and acknowledged he hadn’t played well the past two years.
Here’s the story about the Rams cuts on Friday.
Here’s Long’s Instagram post, which includes: “First I’m gonna have a beer.”

Just heard that I'm about to be unemployed. I just want to personally and humbly thank the city of St. Louis again for all your support over 8 years. I love y'all so much for sticking with me through the ups and downs. I also want to thank our LA fans, and although I may never join you in SoCal, just know that I'll always appreciate you. Bottom line is- this is a production business. No excuses, the last two years have been shit. It's been painful to experience because I care deeply about my performance and my responsibility to my teammates. Before the last two years I'm very proud of what I was able to accomplish in St. Louis. I'm not surprised, but it doesn't make it any easier to leave your family. I look forward to the next chapter. Hungry and a lot to prove all over again. First I'm gonna have a beer. Wishing it shook out differently but eternally grateful, C Long

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