New England Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower announced his retirement on Tuesday. Hightower had a successful career from the very beginning, leaving Alabama as a two-time BCS champion.
He then assumed the role as one of the most consistent linebackers in the history of the Patriots. He compiled three Super Bowl victories along the way and finished with 569 career tackles.
Hightower’s retirement marks yet another Patriot legend gone from the game, as we have seen retirements from some of New England’s best over the past couple years. Most recently, safety Devin McCourty announced his retirement earlier in the month.
With that in mind, we take a look at the best Twitter reactions from Hightower’s retirement announcement.