Ryan Kelly, former Colts center, has agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Colts owner Jim Irsay had nice things to say about Kelly and his time in Indianapolis.

Players are coming and going across the NFL this week, but one particular free agent departure meant enough to Colts owner Jim Irsay for him to release a statement about it.

Long-time center for the Colts Ryan Kelly is signing with the Vikings, and owner Jim Irsay has a parting message.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay speaks at a Ring of Honor induction ceremony for Tarik Glenn on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, during a game against the Washington Commanders at Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. / Robert Scheer/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK