NFL Players React to Luke Kuechly's Sudden Retirement

NFL players react as Luke Kuechly retires including former Carolina Panthers teammates and retired players. Kuechly's concussions led to retirement.

Seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Luke Kuechly announced his sudden retirement from the NFL on Tuesday evening, shocking the football world. 

A number of the 2013 Defensive Player of the Year's now-former teammates as well as other active and recently retired NFL players weighed in on the news.

One of the greatest players of our time! 🐐 @LukeKuechly Will never forget playing against you! Good luck in the future!! pic.twitter.com/OsCiFXHVPP

— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) January 15, 2020

I couldn’t be more proud to call you my brother! Congrats on a heck of a career! The game will miss you as much as you miss the game bro! I love you my brother! https://t.co/6jw3C1xeZK

— Thomas Davis (@ThomasDavisSDTM) January 15, 2020

Words can’t describe who Luke Kuechly is as a person, friend, and teammate. We have shared countless memories together both on the field and away from it. I feel honored to be his friend and I’ll always appreciate the impact he has had on my life. Love you buddy pic.twitter.com/0DHYkOwDp1

— Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) January 15, 2020

In the short time I have been here in Carolina it’s been a pleasure to learn from you and play with you. Will be missed💫 #greatteammate https://t.co/L9Dbyh4yjU

— DJ Moore (@idjmoore) January 15, 2020

Wow man heartbreaking !!! Ppl don’t understand how much pain this game bring on the mind and body. Take a strong will to walk away. True brotherhood man.... love ya bro that’s from us all 🐐🐐🐐 https://t.co/MVtExyX4xE

— F L ⚡️ S H (@Melvingordon25) January 15, 2020

Luke Kuechly’s transparency in this statement was unheralded, this wasn’t a prewritten speech.

He waited til the organization & LB room were in good hands FIRST, before even considering his own health. Fans, I hope you appreciate what you have in some athletes, & in Luke. https://t.co/7OsTcxQqux

— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) January 15, 2020

I've always felt that Luke Kuechly is underappreciated by the masses. Film watchers know he's been just incredible but he played in a smaller market. He'd routinely call out plays and then make the tackle for a loss. He'd run routes like he was the receiver and snag an INT. https://t.co/be3xtefpFa

— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) January 15, 2020

Luke kuechly is one of most pure and authentic people i’ve met! He was a great teammate and friend! honored to have played with you! The gridiron will miss your presence but I’m excited to see what the next chapter has for you! love you Bro! #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/0a6k4urcRu

— Jonathan Stewart (@Jonathanstewar1) January 15, 2020

Had to be on ya A+ game wit this MONSTAR lurking in the middle of the defense! Great dude, much respect for who you are and what you represent!! Congrats on a great career bro, HOF! https://t.co/Ns3BjIiN8v

— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) January 15, 2020

Much respect to one of the great LBs to play football. You’ve given so much to this game and were a special player to watch. The game is losing a great one. Nothing but respect ✊🏾 https://t.co/Ja76illgi5

— Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz) January 15, 2020

Congrats @LukeKuechly on early retirement. You were a fearless player out there on the field. Soooo....when are you coming back??

— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) January 15, 2020