Former All-Pro Ravens safety Ed Reed announced his retirement on Wednesday, drawing NFL players to praise Reed's decorated 12-year career. A nine-time Pro Bowl selection and five-time first-team All-Pro, Reed last played for the New York Jets late in the 2013 season. Here are a few reactions around the league:
After 12 years, Ed Reed is officially retiring: http://t.co/QJyaoBbl2U You quarterbacks can finally rest easy. pic.twitter.com/TmWxkXKn70
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Baltimore Ravens (@
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May 6, 2015
THE GOAT! much love, Ed! https://t.co/x0KW4g9N5G
â Feeno (@ArianFoster)
May 6, 2015
Kind of fitting that Ed & Troy retire the same year. How awesome will it be if they get it right & go into the HOF together?!
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Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25)
May 7, 2015
Wish I could say I was the best safety in Louisiana that graduated in 1997 but that's a lie. That's be Ed Reed! Enjoy retirement my friend!
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Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25)
May 6, 2015
Congratulations to my man @TwentyER on an incredible career!
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Gino Gradkowski (@GinoGrad56)
May 6, 2015
I wanna say thank you Ed Reed for showing me how to be a Hurricane and a Pro. What an honor to learn from the best! #Hurricane #NFL
â Kellen Winslow Jr. (@KellenWinslowJr)
May 7, 2015
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