Eric Weddle announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, sharing the news on Twitter. After 13 seasons, six Pro Bowls and five total All-Pro selections, it’s safe to say Weddle put together one of the best careers by a safety in recent memory.
Members of the Rams and players across the NFL congratulated Weddle on a terrific career and wished him well in retirement, with Jared Goff calling him a “legend.”
Here are some of the reactions to Weddle’s announcement.
LEGEND https://t.co/qaIiTumosF
— Jared Goff (@JaredGoff16) February 6, 2020
congrats my dawg! enjoy retirement turkey!!! 🤣🤝🍾🎉
— David Long Jr. (@dljxxii) February 6, 2020
Gonna miss you E Dub! No better example of how to be a pro! #HoF https://t.co/axVCDq6bIE
— Troy Reeder (@troyreeder9) February 6, 2020
All Love E Dub 💯💯 #IE #GoodEatz https://t.co/q4yc61779y pic.twitter.com/eVFHiXtvkj
— Donte Deayon (@AyoItsND) February 6, 2020
E DUBBBB!!!! Hell of a career. This is the standard. Wish things went differently this season but I appreciate what you’ve done for me and @RamsNFL Enjoy retirement, Turkey✊🏾 https://t.co/DNaUfCRnBk
— John Johnson III (@iamjohnthethird) February 6, 2020
It was an honor to be your teammate and share the same field! Respect to the legend and congrats on a great career. Iron sharpens iron, enjoy retirement @weddlesbeard 🤙🤙 https://t.co/ze6SmuZ3yE
— Tyler Higbee (@Ty_Higs19) February 6, 2020
Legend!!! All the best bro
— Brent Urban (@urbanlegend96) February 6, 2020
Wow.. excited for you to replace @joethomas73 on the podcast! https://t.co/pql3u9EXVZ
— Andrew Hawkins (@Hawk) February 6, 2020
My dog 🙏🏾🦾🦾True pro and I witnessed some of the work that was put in 💯 Great Career happy for you bra https://t.co/ygniTIrn0c
— Tavon Young (@TY_Real1) February 6, 2020
I used to play Madden with the Chargers & @weddlesbeard. I didn’t realize he was white until I got to the @NFL… it was a very confusing day for me.
Congrats on a great career bro!! https://t.co/9exBGdpAy1
— Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) February 6, 2020
Media members who covered Weddle during his time in the NFL also congratulated him on Twitter.
Congrats @weddlesbeard. I am sure you will crush the next chapter! ✊🏾💯 https://t.co/LOSThKNg2b
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) February 6, 2020
Ice cream every day. Eric Weddle calls it a career. https://t.co/cjQv25R9YW
— Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) February 6, 2020
Congratulations on a great run! https://t.co/9ggsdTTlM1
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) February 6, 2020
One of my favorite people & players I’ve ever had the privilege to cover. Congrats @weddlesbeard on a great career… https://t.co/zz9Xyivc21
— Omar Ruiz (@OmarDRuiz) February 6, 2020
One of my favorites on and off the field. The NFL is worse without him. https://t.co/2SiI5KbU9a
— Dan Pompei (@danpompei) February 6, 2020
Eric Weddle was open, after the season finale, that he might retire.
Here it is. https://t.co/uMWYt0IAXO
— Rich Hammond (@Rich_Hammond) February 6, 2020
Terrific career. Great guy, too. All the best, Eric. https://t.co/XqZl0GfvMO
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 6, 2020