The most accomplished kicker in NFL history is hanging up his cleats.
Adam Vinatieri announced he's planning to retire during a Wednesday appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. The decision comes after the former Patriots and Colts star set numerous records, won four Super Bowls and connected on some of the game's most legendary kicks.
After 24 NFL seasons, Vinatieri is a future Hall of Famer and the arguable G.O.A.T. at his position. Below is a selection of the reactions to his retirement from around the league, beginning with esteemed words from his former Patriots coach Bill Belichick.
"Adam Vinatieri is the greatest kicker of all-time who made the greatest kick of all-time in the 2001 divisional playoffs," Belichick said in a statement released by the Patriots. "His consistency, mental toughness and performance under pressure was legendary. I am honored to have coached Adam, going all the way back to his rookie year in 1996 and through some of the most special moments in Patriots and league history. Adam is in the rarest of echelon of athletes whose career accomplishments may never be matched."
