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Adrian Wilson re-signed with the Arizona Cardinals to be able to to retire from the NFL as a member of the team he played for during 12 seasons -- the only team for whom he played any actual regular season games.
With so many years in the league, he has earned his share of respect. The love players have for him became apparent with his announcement, as many tweeted or spoke their words of support.
Congrats to @adrian_wilson24 on retiring a Card and becoming the next man to enter the ring of honor.
— Earl Watford (@EWatts78) April 20, 2015
Patrick Peterson takes the mic meant for media questions to say thank you to Wilson. "I definitely want to follow you in your footsteps."
— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) April 20, 2015
For one day, I can say I was teammates w/ @adrian_wilson24 #BIRDGANG
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) April 20, 2015
S/O @adrian_wilson24 so tight your my teammate right now. Congrats tho brotha
— Tony Jefferson (@tonyjefferson1) April 20, 2015
As a rookie, 4th round pick, @adrian_wilson24 took me under his wing, invited me over to his house, taught me the playbook & how to be a pro
— Sam Acho (@TheSamAcho) April 20, 2015
He is the definition of what success is the the #NFL and he did it the right way. A leader in every sense of the word.
— Sam Acho (@TheSamAcho) April 20, 2015
I'm honored to call you friend and even more honored to have shared a field with you. Thank you for everything @adrian_wilson24 #BirdGang
— Sam Acho (@TheSamAcho) April 20, 2015
Proud to call @adrian_wilson24 a mentor and friend! Thank you for everything Dub!! pic.twitter.com/4cjXSA5DMl
— Patrick Peterson (@RealPeterson21) April 20, 2015
DE @Campbell93 on @adrian_wilson24: "He was the guy leading the way." [WATCH] http://t.co/BRzpBB9qgr #ThanksADub24 pic.twitter.com/ZevUMyUYoa
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) April 20, 2015
.@LarryFitzgerald calls @adrian_wilson24 a "cornerstone of this organization." http://t.co/S5siajVWXI #ThanksADub24 pic.twitter.com/wIbYkGKO9C
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) April 21, 2015