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Social media reaction to Calvin Johnson's retirement

Published: Mar 08, 2016 at 03:33 AM

The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday that star wideout Calvin Johnson retired from the NFL.

Megatron is considered to be one of the best wide receivers of this era, and the praise he received on social media certainly proved how great of a player he was.

Here is how current and former NFL players reacted to the news:

An amazing and rare talent both on and off the field, and I feel lucky to have been able to see him play. https://t.co/eSIk8iWr3M
— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) March 8, 2016

This man made me a better player! Thank you @calvinjohnsonjr ! #Respect #BigPlayCJ https://t.co/nSQFbWann0
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) March 8, 2016

Dang @calvinjohnsonjr man you had more years left man the game will miss you but cornerbacks won't lol goodluck in life
— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) March 8, 2016

Lawd!! Calvin, Peyton, Charles, and Jared all retired this year.
— Anthony Armstrong (@MrArmstrong13) March 8, 2016

Man everyone is retiring these past couple years. Been a sad few seasons that some of the greats are hanging it up. Enjoyed watching them!
— Alterraun Verner (@Alvern_1) March 8, 2016

When I signed with the Detroit Lions I met a young man by the name of Calvin Johnson Jr...a… https://t.co/m12et1R5hD
— Nathaniel E Burleson (@nateburleson) March 8, 2016

I remember seeing Megatron for the first time thinking he was a DE…until he lined up at WR. Man was it fun watching him play!
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) March 8, 2016

Wow 2 of arguably the best players 2 ever play our @nfl game Peyton Manning&Calvin Johnson retire a day apart. You 2 are Pure Class! #TRUTH
— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) March 8, 2016

One of the greats of my era! An athletic freak, intense competitor, and true pro! ✊🏾 https://t.co/uzjiHXsAhe
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) March 8, 2016

Now @calvinjohnsonjr?! Like a mass exodus this offseason. Changing of the guard in the #NFL. Nothing lasts forever. #MegaTron
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) March 8, 2016

It was an honor to play against one of the games greatest! Enjoy your retirement @calvinjohnsonjr pic.twitter.com/HowNVE1x7k
— Johnthan Banks (@JBanks_27) March 8, 2016

Panthers tailback Jonathan Stewart posted on Instagram about all of the NFL stars who have retired this offseason.

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