19/01/2023
Raider Nation, it breaks my heart I didn’t get an opportunity to say goodbye in person. We certainly have been on a roller coaster in our 9 years together. From the bottom of my heart, I am so grateful and appreciative of the years of support you gave my family and me. We had our share of both heart-breaking moments and thrilling winning drives, and it always felt like you were there next to me.
It's especially hard to say “goodbye” because I can honestly say that I gave you everything I had, every single day, in season, and in the off season. It was not perfect, but I hope that I was able to leave you with more than a few great memories as Raiders fans.
Thank you to the city of Oakland for taking us in. Thank you to the city of Las Vegas for allowing us to proudly call you home. Thank you to the organization, my teammates, all my coaches, staff, and everyone that helped me these last 9 years in those 2 buildings. Thank you to all Raider Nation that supported, encouraged, pushed, and uplifted me at different times along this journey.
To ALL the members of DC4KIDS Touchdown Challenge, I was overwhelmed by the amount of support, notes, letters, and donations that were made on my behalf to Valley Children's Healthcare Foundation. Raider Nation you are truly special.
I once said that if I am not a Raider, I would rather be at home and I meant that, but I never envisioned it ending this way. That fire burning inside me to win a championship still rages inside me. A fire no man can extinguish, only God. So, I look forward to a new city and a new team who, no matter the circumstances, will get everything I have. Winning a championship is what I have always wanted and what I will continue to work towards.
God Bless you all and with love,
DC4 🖤🤍
