Stevan Ridley announces he’s joining the Lions

Stevan Ridley, the self-proclaimed undisputed Mario Kart champ is apparently a member of the Detroit Lions now.

In an announcement though social media, the veteran running back gave a heartfelt goodbye to the New York Jets and also announced a ‘surprise’ for his new team in Detroit.

New York I hate that I couldn’t do more for you this past year, but the opportunity y’all gave me after my injury to do what I love the most.. I can never put a price on. The relationships I’ve gained with my brothers in New York, as well as developing a sense of true patience will take me much further beyond the game of football. Coach Bowles you truly are a leader of men. The Jets Organization is on the up and coming, and I wish you guys nothing but the best. John Mellody and the Jets training staff were an absolute blessing as well. A1 and arguably the best out there! To the Organization and city of NEW YORK I truly thank you for all the love. But now it’s on to Detroit for me! I can’t be happier for another shot to tote this pill and showcase the gifts I’ve been truly blessed with! Detroit, I’ve got a suprise for you this year, I promise. I’m ready to get to work with my new family, so April 18th can’t come soon enough! Lets eat fellas, and this year we want the whole plate!! #longliveKiDRiD #onlyGOD

A photo posted by KiD-RiD (@stevanridley) on Apr 1, 2016 at 10:28am PDT

“I can’t be happier for another shot to tote this pill and showcase the gifts I’ve been truly blessed with!” Ridley wrote. “Detroit, I’ve got a suprise [sic] for you this year, I promise.”

The Lions could have used some extra help at running back with he departure of Joique Bell and will now more than likely head into the 2016 season with a backfield contingent of Ameer Abdullah, Theo Riddick and now Stevan Ridley.

Last season the 26 year old Ridley had some trouble returning from an ACL injury suffered in 2014 compiling just 340 yards on 94 attempts in six games for the Jets. Ridley’s best season came his second year in the League back in 2012 with the New England Patriots when he rushed for 1263 yards on 290 attempts with 12 touchdowns in 16 total games.