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Ravens Legend Wins $20 Million Divorce Court Battle After Ex-Wife Tried to Seize Majority of Assets

Former Ravens S Earl Thomas shares thoughts on 2019 season with team -  Yahoo Sports

Baltimore, MD – October 1, 2025

Another NFL legend just put points on the board — not on the field, but in the courtroom. Earl Thomas, the former All-Pro safety for the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks and a Super Bowl champion, has won a high-profile divorce battle with his ex-wife.

Thomas, who earned roughly $55 million in NFL salary and bonuses from 2010–2020 and has since grown his wealth to over $30 million through investments and endorsements, saw that fortune threatened during divorce proceedings with Nina Thomas, whom he married in 2016.

Court records show Nina sought more than 60% of the marital estate — estimated at about $20 million — along with monthly support of up to $80,000, alleging infidelity and neglect. Thomas’s legal team, however, presented financial evidence indicating Nina had transferred nearly $2 million from joint accounts to shell companies registered under relatives’ names. They also cited lavish spending on travel, jewelry, and private parties — all without Thomas’s consent.

Maryland State Court Judge William R. Matthews ruled largely in Thomas’s favor, finding that Nina had “intentionally concealed and dissipated marital assets.” The decision awards Thomas 50% of the marital property — roughly $10 million — and orders Nina to repay $1 million of the diverted funds.

Crucially, Thomas avoided permanent spousal support. Instead, he is required to provide temporary assistance for one year to allow Nina time to relocate and stabilize financially.

Speaking outside the courthouse, Thomas said: “I’ve dedicated my life to my family and my career. When someone tries to take everything you’ve built, you have to stand up and fight. I believe in fairness — she’s entitled to her share, but she can’t take it all.”

Legal analysts say the ruling could set a strong precedent for high-profile athlete divorces, where hidden assets and excessive demands often surface. Ravens fans on social media hailed the outcome as “an elite interception” — fitting for a player known for resilience and clutch moments.

For Ravens supporters, the victory carries special meaning. Earl Thomas built his name on toughness and perseverance, and even off the field he’s shown again that champions shine brightest under pressure.

Eagles Head Coach Announces A.J. Brown To Start On The Bench For Standout Rookie After Poor Performance vs. Broncos
  Philadelphia, PA — the Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach confirmed that A.J. Brown will start on the bench in Week 6 against the New York Giants, with the boundary starting spot going to rookie WR Taylor Morin—an undrafted signing out of Wake Forest who flashed through rookie camp and the preseason. The decision follows an underwhelming offensive showing against the Denver Broncos, where several snaps highlighted the unit being out of sync between Brown and Jalen Hurts. On a midfield option route, Hurts read Cover-2 and waited for an inside break into the soft spot, while Brown maintained a vertical stem and widened to the boundary to stretch the corner. The ball fell into empty space and the drive stalled. On a separate red-zone snap, a pre-snap hot-route signal wasn’t locked identically by the pair, resulting in a hurried throw that was broken up. The staff treated it as a reminder about route-depth precision, timing, and pre-snap communication—the micro-details that underpin the Eagles’ offense when January football arrives. Starting Morin is part of a plan to re-establish rhythm: the early script is expected to emphasize horizontal spacing, short choice/option concepts, and over routes off play-action to probe the Giants’ responses. Morin—who has shown strong hands in tight windows and clean timing in the preseason—should give the call sheet a steadier platform, while Brown will be “activated” in high-leverage downs such as 3rd-and-medium, two-minute, and red zone to maximize his body control, early separation, and the coverage gravity that can force New York to roll coverage. Facing the tough call, Brown kept his response brief but competitive:“I can’t accept letting a kid take my spot, but I respect his decision. Let’s see what we’re saying after the game. I’ll practice and wait for my chance. When the ball is in the air, everyone will know who I am.” Operationally, the staff is expected to streamline the call sheet between Hurts and Brown: standardize option-route depths, clearly flag hot signals, and increase game-speed reps in 7-on-7 and team periods so both are “seeing it the same and triggering the same.” Handing the start to Morin also resets the locker-room standard: every role is earned by tape and daily detail—even for a star of Brown’s caliber. If Brown converts the message into cleaner stems and precise landmarks—catching the ball at the spot and on time—the Eagles anticipate early returns: fewer dead drives, better red-zone execution when back-shoulder throws and choice routes are run “in the same language,” and an offense that regains tempo before taking on Big Blue. With Taylor Morin in the opening script, Philadelphia hopes the fresh piece is enough to jump-start the attack from the first series.