Now we can say it's officially over – the incredible 18-year professional football career of Charles Woodson has come to a close following the 2016 Pro Bowl in Hawaii. On his final day he was shown great respect by the NFL and the fans in Honolulu, getting rousing ovations as he entered and exited the field.
Naturally, many players, teams, and other notable figures took to social media to congratulate Charles on his retirement and reflect on his impact on the league. Here are a few of the best tweets we came across:
Salute 2 Charles Woodson . Glad 2 say he my fav pro 2 do it . #24 — Quinten Rollins (@QRollins2) February 1, 2016
Charles Woodson . A true inspiration — Wale (@Wale) February 1, 2016
"Reuniting with Charles Woodson on his final day as a pro football player is awful special to me. The NFL is gonna miss him."
- Gruden — ESPN Monday Night (@ESPNMondayNight) February 1, 2016