Los Angeles Rams

Rams players say goodbye to City of St. Louis

Published Jan. 12, 2016 10:12 p.m. ET

Ross Jones

The City of St. Louis learned the devastating news on Tuesday that the Rams are uprooting to Los Angeles.

Rams players were quick to jump on Twitter and wish the city that they called home for years goodbye.

Defensive end Chris Long played in St. Louis since 2008 when the franchise spent the No. 2 overall pick on him.

Akeem Ayers was signed to the Rams this past year and is assuredly excited to be back playing in his hometown.

Coming Back Home To Play Football Professionally Where It All Started. Verbum Dei HS To UCLA Now Los Angeles Rams. #LARams
— AKEEM AYERS (@Akeem_Ayers) January 13, 2016

James Laurinaitis pulled out his notepad to jot down his thoughts.

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— James Laurinaitis (@JLaurinaitis55) January 13, 2016

After a 7-9 season, Alec Ogletree is ready for a new beginning.

#thereturn it's official!!! Appreciate the support and love we got here in stl. Def will miss this place. Now it's time for a fresh start!!!
— Alec ogletree (@B_easy_uga9) January 13, 2016

And Robert Quinn is ready to create some new memories.

Thank you St. Louis for all the great memories created and thank you fans for all the support! #Stl.2011-2016 #L.A.HereWeCome✈️
— Robert Quinn (@RQuinn94) January 13, 2016

Even former Rams' greats Kurt Warner and Isaac Bruce paid sent the city warm wishes.

Want to send a shout out to all the awesome @STLouisRams fans in the LOU... You made my time there extremely special & we'll never 4get You!
— Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) January 13, 2016