NFL reacts to DeMarcus Ware's decision to retire

Published: Mar 13, 2017 at 09:59 AM

One of the premier pass rushers of the past decade is calling it a career.

Free agent DeMarcus Ware announced Monday that he is retiring from football at age 34 and after twelve seasons in the league.

Here's how the NFL community reacted to Ware's surprising announcement:

Sometimes, the guy across from you is just really, really good. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯#ThankYouDWare https://t.co/kXtgH4ezth
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 13, 2017

Peyton Manning on DeMarcus Ware: pic.twitter.com/4leQRvOmil
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) March 14, 2017

DeMarcus - you are the epitome of what an NFL player should be.

Congrats on your Hall of Fame career & thank you for becoming a Bronco! https://t.co/J7POS7P4aD
— John Elway (@johnelway) March 13, 2017

D-Ware--a true football legend-a privilege to have been with him--HOF on and off the field--Congrats on your career! Luv U. Coach Wade
— Wade Phillips (@sonofbum) March 13, 2017

@demarcusware Congrats Big Bro We will miss you my dude #Legend #Goat #HOF https://t.co/tylAOItbwI
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) March 13, 2017

Congrats on a great career bro you will be missed 1 of the best to ever do it #respect https://t.co/JK7TJv8dwx
— Donald Penn (@DPENN70) March 13, 2017

Congrats on a great career!!! We gone miss you fam!!! It's been an honor and a privilege to play… https://t.co/pbpwXkDYfl
— AqibTalib21 (@AqibTalib21) March 13, 2017

Congrats on a great career @DeMarcusWare one of the main reasons I put on pads as a young kid in dc. 🐐 🐐 @_SportsTrust
— Jerry Attaochu (@JAttaochu45) March 13, 2017

The GOAT!!! https://t.co/Ktz95axxmh
— Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) March 13, 2017

To one of the Best to ever do it!! And one of the most humble guys I've met. I'm going to miss… https://t.co/ofFTVHcm74
— Brandon Marshall (@BMarshh) March 13, 2017

Lucky enough 2share the field with @DeMarcusWare in the short time we overlapped, never had to block him - but always fun to watch him work
— Kyle Long (@Ky1eLong) March 13, 2017

One of the all time greats https://t.co/Kmf6EaQMfD
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) March 13, 2017

Congrats!! #Legendary https://t.co/80TYMmNxWG
— Mark Ingram II (@markingram21) March 13, 2017

It's about time! Looking forward to not getting hit by you anymore haha just kidding man. One of the best ever. Happy for you! God bless! https://t.co/ptpjnHv6kn
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) March 13, 2017

One of the Best Ever! Enjoyed playing against you. Salute @DeMarcusWare https://t.co/2tcwwLpYv0
— Sinorice Moss (@sinoricemoss) March 13, 2017

Remember a joint practice vs cowboys. Every play against this guy was like a game rep. So much respect ✊🏿 https://t.co/8X1gjDknaJ
— Randy McMichael (@randymac81) March 13, 2017

Congratulations on the phenomenal career @DeMarcusWare.
Enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. #Legend
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 13, 2017

One of the best to play the game - congratulations on a great career! Look forward to seeing your next chapter @DeMarcusWare https://t.co/XgPYpJXvD0
— Ed McCaffrey (@87ed) March 13, 2017

Congrats D Ware! World class person, teammate, leader and friend! https://t.co/YOh4xMinCZ
— Trevor Siemian (@TrevorSiemian) March 13, 2017

Honored to have learned from a legend every day. Even more so I appreciate you believing in me and teaching me how to be a pro @DeMarcusWare pic.twitter.com/Y0r0WLT4vH
— Shane Ray (@StingRay56) March 13, 2017

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