Saints running back Darren Sproles expected to be released from the team on Tuesday, after the team reportedly informed him that he would be free to pursue opportunities with other clubs. Sproles even posted a goodbye note to fans on Twitter last Friday.

Thank you New Orleans for your support over the past 3 years! I will always be forever grateful. #WhoDat — Darren Sproles (@DarrenSproles) March 8, 2014

The Saints did not release Sproles right away, however, and the team traded him to the Eagles on Thursday.

WOW! "@ESPNNFL: THIS JUST IN: Saints now plan to trade RB Darren Sproles due to heavy interest. He will not be released. — Darren Sproles (@DarrenSproles) March 11, 2014

The stuff u find out on twitter — Darren Sproles (@DarrenSproles) March 11, 2014

Sproles’ wife, Michel, posted a message on Instagram blasting the organization Wednesday.

Darren Sproles’ wife has a few things she’d like to say about the Saints. pic.twitter.com/jibrlGpw2U — Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) March 13, 2014

Last weekend, Michel Sproles posted a thank you note to Saints fans.

http://instagram.com/p/lTXuMyKTP8/

We’ve got calls, texts, comments, & emails from friends, family, & fans regarding the release. It’s always bitter sweet to experience something like this but we understand it’s apart of the business and I’m certain God has great things in store for the Sproles Family.

(Thanks to Black Sports Online for bringing this to our attention.)