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Reaction to Ed Reed retirement

Published: May 06, 2015 at 01:47 PM

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
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 6, 2015

THE GOAT! much love, Ed! https://t.co/x0KW4g9N5G
— 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?!
— 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!
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) May 6, 2015

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