Hugh Thornton reacts to becoming a Falcon

Offensive guard Hugh Thornton #69 of the Indianapolis Colts defends the line of scrimmage for quarterback Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 7, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Colts 31-24.

By Juliakate E Culpepper

March 22, 2017

The Atlanta Falcons Tuesday picked up offensive guard Hugh Thornton, who spent the past three seasons with the Indianapolis Colts.

Thornton took to Instagram to thank fans and announce his new home in Atlanta.

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The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination. Excited for this next chapter in my life. Thanks to all of you who have supported me and a special shoutout to those that didn't

😤#ATL

A post shared by Hugh Thornton (@hughthornton) on Mar 21, 2017 at 1:11pm PDT

Drafted by the Colts in the third round in 2013, Thornton played in 37 games, starting 32. Thornton missed the 2016 season after the Colts placed him on injured reserve with an ankle injury last September.

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