Chandler Jones Thanks Patriots, Fans Following Trade, Players React On Social Media.

Robert Alvarez

7 years ago at 10:04 pm ET

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The newest member of the Arizona Cardinals, defensive end Chandler Jones, took to his Instagram account to thank the Patriots organization and their fans following the news he was dealt to the desert for a second round draft pick and guard Jonathan Cooper.

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I want to thank the @patriots, Kraft family, and all of Patriot Nation for making my time in New England so special. I am humbled by all the love and support.

A post shared by Chandler Jones (@chanjones55) on Mar 15, 2016 at 1:10pm PDT

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Arizona, here I come. #birdgang #BeRedSeeRed #AzCardinals

A post shared by Chandler Jones (@chanjones55) on Mar 15, 2016 at 3:07pm PDT

This emotional VIDEO of Jones later surfaced on Reddit of himself on an airplane to Phoenix as he took a few moments to reflect on the days events and again thanked his fans for the past four years.

Dont’a Hightower, Julian Edelman , Rob Ninkovich, Devin McCourty and Duron Harmon all posted goodbye messages on their social media accounts.

https://twitter.com/zeus30hightower/status/709866707507146752

https://twitter.com/Edelman11/status/709865216025174020

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I will miss my brother on the other side…his future is bright, watch out nfc west!!! Love ya @chan95jones

A post shared by Robert Ninkovich (@nink50) on Mar 15, 2016 at 1:16pm PDT

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Gonna miss these two…its just business they say but we turn into brothers…continue to be great fellas (D-Mac)

A post shared by Jason+Devin McCourty (@mccourtytwins) on Mar 15, 2016 at 1:37pm PDT

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