You can tell just how respected and beloved safety Eric Weddle was by his peers in the NFL when he announced his retirement. The outpouring of congratulations and respect from his former Baltimore Ravens teammates was immediate and staggering. Within minutes, several Ravens had tweeted at Weddle to give their own personal take on the news.
Though he only spent three years in Baltimore, Weddle was widely considered to be one of the smartest players on the roster. Thanks to nearly a decade of experience when the Ravens signed him, Weddle was an on-field general for Baltimore.
Fellow safety Tony Jefferson, who played beside Weddle for those three years, sent out two tweets to not only congratulate him but to offer thanks for his mentorship.
Will go down as a NFL great. You helped change the game on and off the field , enjoy the family 🙏🏾 https://t.co/XObDc3tNjh
— Tony Jefferson (@_tonyjefferson) February 6, 2020
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Here are the rest of the reactions from Ravens players to Weddle’s retirement news.
Super Happy for you Bro! One of the top professionals this league will ever have, wishing u nothing but the best my guy! 💯💯🙏🏽 https://t.co/17AzJBUL5w
— Willie Snead IV (@Willie_Snead4G) February 6, 2020
Congratulations on a great career my brotha. https://t.co/R4rUCAPNq7 pic.twitter.com/EESguGyepY
— Matthew Judon (@man_dammn) February 6, 2020
One of the best leaders I’ve been around! Congrats brotha. 🙌🏽🙌🏽 https://t.co/WmnAAN29c5
— Chris Wormley (@Chris_Wormley43) 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
Congrats a great career Dub!
Enjoy that family and Ice cream!!! https://t.co/hTP4AsKyRn— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) February 6, 2020
1st Ballot!! Much love! Thankful for what you gave the game. L E G E N D 🤞🏾💯 @weddlesbeard https://t.co/in82DwRDT0
— Orlando Brown Jr. (@ZEUS__78) February 6, 2020
Brotha Congrats on a great Career and enjoy your retirement. One of the Best to do it !!! Thank you for everything ❤️ https://t.co/CmwR96fO3I
— DeShon Elliott (@OfficialShon_4) February 6, 2020
Anytime he was talkin i was tryna soak up as much as i could! congrats on a hell of a career bro 🤝 https://t.co/r5VpT4VjDH
— BlackTarzan (@DeLanceTurner) February 6, 2020
Congratulations on a fantastic career, @weddlesbeard.
The NFL will miss you. pic.twitter.com/3cngEWsGyi
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) February 6, 2020