NFL: Thousands of Ravens fans exchange Rice jerseys

Baltimore Ravens fans stand in line to exchange the jersey of former running back Ray Rice. Photo / Getty Images

Thousands of Baltimore Ravens fans have showed up at the NFL club's stadium to trade in their Ray Rice jerseys.

The star running back, and face of the team, had his contract terminated and has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL after revelations of domestic violence.

The Ravens have accepted the jerseys back from disgruntled fans, handing out replacements for 5000, with more to arrive in the coming weeks.

The jerseys collected by the NFL team will be given to companies that deal in scrap materials.