Former USC wide receiver Steve Smith has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Giants, Smith’s former team, are upset that they did not get an opportunity to counter the Eagles’ offer to Smith. Giants fans are also pissed and have being talking smack to Steve on his facebook page.

Thursday morning Smith posted this on his page:

“Instead of cursing at me and wishing my family and my knee harm, i wish you could understand that i truly wanted to stay here but that the giants DIDN’T want me here unfortunately,” he said. “Thank you to my true fans for standing by me and offering your support during this time … i truly appreciate it and will miss you all, even the haters bc i know ure great people deep down and are saying what u are just because youre such passionate fans.”

Smith had microfracture surgery last December and if rehab goes well he could be back by mid-October. Smith’s one-year deal with the Eagles is reportedly worth $4 million ($2 million guaranteed).