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NFL community reacts to Andre Johnson's retirement

Published: Oct 31, 2016 at 04:25 AM

The surprising news of Andre Johnson's decision to retire midway through his 14th season in the NFL had Twitter active on Monday morning with chatter about Johnson's illustrious career.

One of the best to ever do it. Congratulations on a great career Big Dre @johnson80 🙌🏾
— Sinorice Moss (@sinoricemoss) October 31, 2016

Congrats to one of the best to do it @johnson80 I'll never forget the year we were the best 2on2 team in that locker room. #TeamBlackOut pic.twitter.com/IATTXbn1Wi
— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) October 31, 2016

Shout out to @johnson80 on an amazing career! 1 of the great receivers of my generation. #RESPECT #SALUTE @Titans @Colts @HoustonTexans
— Michael Robinson (@RealMikeRob) October 31, 2016

One of the best to EVER do it! Thanks for everything Sensei. Honored to have went to war with u… https://t.co/W2Z0vgl2ud
— Tajaé Sharpe (@Show19ine) October 31, 2016

✊🏾 Respect to the man Andre Johnson on a great career. Grew up watching him & trained w/ him this offseason. One of the best to ever do it.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) October 31, 2016

To one of the best receivers of all-time, congrats on a great @NFL career. #ItsAllAboutTheU pic.twitter.com/lhpd5bUolS
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) October 31, 2016

Congrats to Dre on a HOF career! It was an honor to share the field with you. #80
— T.J. Yates (@TJ_Yates) October 31, 2016

.@CharleyCasserly, who drafted Andre Johnson, on @nflnetwork : “Andre was the biggest, fastest, most talented receiver I’ve ever scouted.”
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2016

Congrats Future hall of fame Andre Johnson on an amazing career! Always admired the way you played the game
— DonteHitner31 (@DonteWhitner) October 31, 2016

Looking forward to the @HoustonTexans bringing the 🐐 @johnson80 home to retire as a #Texan #MakeItHappen.
— Wade Smith (@Smitty74allday) October 31, 2016

Not much to be said the work speak for itself @johnson80 #Respect pic.twitter.com/5VbTE4aShQ
— Allen Hurns (@A1hurns) October 31, 2016

Nothing but love for a great guy like @johnson80. Be blessed bro in your retirement and congrats on a great career. God Bless
— ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) October 31, 2016

Best wide receiver I ever played with. #Dre https://t.co/YBKi3GgLvo
— Sage Rosenfels (@SageRosenfels18) October 31, 2016

Once in Houston we were discussing players who made it to the NFL from one's high school. Andre Johnson's answer "From my grade??" #Dre
— Sage Rosenfels (@SageRosenfels18) October 31, 2016

Beast https://t.co/3vnvEwQFhj
— Sage Rosenfels (@SageRosenfels18) October 31, 2016

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