Wide receiver Reggie Wayne reached out to Indianapolis Colts fans with a letter sent to The Indianapolis Star.
Wayne, who signed with the rival New England Patriots Tuesday, spent 14 seasons with the Colts.
The letter, published Wednesday, read:
“With the 30th pick in the 2001 NFL draft, the Indianapolis Colts decided to take a chance on me. They allowed me to wear the horseshoe and represent the organization. With that pick they made my childhood dream come true. I bled blue and white for 14 years, and I was truly grateful for the opportunity to play a kids game week in and week out.