Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan showed some respect for Baltimore Ravens guard Marshal Yanda after it was announced he was retiring from the NFL.
Congratulations to Marshal Yanda on a spectacular career. Canton is right around the corner. Honored to have met you. #NoBadDays
— Taylor Lewan (@TaylorLewan77) March 10, 2020
The announcement of Yanda’s retirement came down on Tuesday, culminating what was a sensational career for the guard, who is a lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame down the road.
The 35-year-old spent all 13 of his seasons in the NFL with the Ravens and made it to eight Pro Bowls and was twice selected as a First-Team All-Pro (2014 and 2015).
It was Lewan and the Titans who ended Yanda’s final season in the NFL early. Tennessee upset Baltimore in the divisional round of the playoffs this past season, 28-12.
That game didn’t come without some controversy, though.
Following the loss, Yanda accused Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons of spitting in his face during the game, which is something Simmons didn’t admit to in his cryptic reaction to the accusation.