The team released a statement about the decision to release safety Adrian Wilson. He sent a message to the fans. Many media members have given their thoughts. On Twitter, some of Wilson's now former teammates took a moment to give their thanks and thoughts.

I'm thankful for all the moments that I got to spend with #AdrianWilson. He helped me grow up and be a man in the NFL. Thanks for everything

— Reggie Walker (@Rwalk56) March 9, 2013

It's really going to suck to not have the big homie @adrian_wilson24 around anymore. But thank yu for all yu have done for the game & me. P2

— Patrick Peterson (@RealPeterson21) March 8, 2013

Found #MyADubMemory on p2nation.net/Photos.html NO one better to share my first @nfl Pro Bowl with! #24 #P2Nation twitter.com/RealPeterson21…

— Patrick Peterson (@RealPeterson21) March 9, 2013

Adrian Wilson is 1 of the most influential people I have ever met. It was a pleasure playing with him. He will always be a Cardinal at heart

— Calais Campbell (@Campbell93) March 8, 2013

You can tell he was a teammate that made an impression. He was a leader. Let's hope that Campbell and Peterson can step up and either add to or be what Wilson was for such a long time.

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