The Baltimore Ravens recently saw the longest-tenured player in team history retire in punter Sam Koch. His contributions to the organization both on and off of the field were immense, and he’ll be missed in many different ways. However, Koch will stay on with Baltimore as a special teams consultant, which is great news for the franchise.
Koch played in 156 of a possible 157 games with the Ravens, holding numerous team records and winning multiple accolades. Due to the impact he made on the game, many Baltimore players took to Twitter to congratulate Koch on his incredible 16-year career.
@Sam_Koch4 Appreciate everything you done for us OG #Wolfpackđź’śđź–¤
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) May 19, 2022
S/O @Sam_Koch4 congrats on great career my guy đź’Ş.
— Tony Jefferson II (@_tonyjefferson) May 20, 2022
True pro and true bro @Sam_Koch4 congratulations on a legendary career brother!! https://t.co/7vOFnT8pGJ
— Ronnie Stanley (@megatronnie) May 19, 2022
I just wanted to send out a huge congratulations to Sam Koch on a legendary career. Looking forward to the opportunity to learn from @Sam_Koch4
— Jordan Stout (@JORDANSTOUT92) May 19, 2022
Former teammates of Koch also offered their kind words.
Congrats on an amazing career bro!! https://t.co/V8xryBYmdK
— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) May 19, 2022
Congratulations @Sam_Koch4 ! What an incredible career for one of the best to ever do it. Lucky to have been able to spend some time learning from you my rookie season. An absolute legend of a punter and an even better man. đź‘Ź https://t.co/2UByaWbt56
— Graham Gano (@GrahamGano) May 19, 2022
Sam. That’s it. That’s the tweet
— Trevor Pryce (@Trevor_Pryce) May 20, 2022
What an honor to be able to know and play with one of the best to ever play this game and live life abundantly with love and grace. Your story will be written in stone. But your legacy will live in the beautiful family you have created. https://t.co/s505Eoi6Kk
— Jameel McClain (@JameelMcClain) May 19, 2022
Congrats Sam! Great teammate and friend! You changed the game and raised the bar made us better! Enjoy retirement walking into the other side together! #RavensFlock https://t.co/rzfvNxz0wh
— Co Cap™️ (@ALevine41) May 19, 2022
Truly a great football player, career and a even better person! It was a honor sharing the field with him. Wish I could cover one more punt of his. đź’ś https://t.co/qAx0Nb1OjL
— Chris Westry (@The1stTheory) May 19, 2022
@Sam_Koch4 KINGZ 4L!
— HADDY (@JIHADWARD17) May 19, 2022
Even Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin showed his respect for Koch.
Sam Koch…much respect!
— Mike Tomlin (@CoachTomlin) May 19, 2022