Eagles players react to Chris Long announcing his retirement

In a move that was expected, Chris Long announced that he will not be returning to the Philadelphia Eagles next season, as his NFL career is over.

Long is a two time Super Bowl champion and an amazing man that has used his platform for positive change in the world. The reigning NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year award winner is loved by many and some of his teammates reached out via Twitter to say thanks

You the best C-Long! Gonna miss you brotha. Congrats on a heck of a career. Great player, but even better teammate and person. Much love brotha! @JOEL9ONE https://t.co/Es5UeWWraz

— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) May 19, 2019

Going to miss you in the locker room, around town, and on the field. Congrats on your retirement @JOEL9ONE! 🍻 #bashbros #longjohnson #bff #flyeaglesfly pic.twitter.com/KACogqHt0X

— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) May 19, 2019

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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 19, 2019

Congratulations to Chris Long on an incredible NFL career! pic.twitter.com/WsSd679ebD

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 19, 2019

Dammit NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Gonna miss you bro. You were by far one the realest most sincere teammates I’ve ever had. Wish you nothing but success in your future endeavors. In the mean time this is me thinking about you retiring pic.twitter.com/9RYoDLBYWk

— Brandon Brooks (@bbrooks_79) May 19, 2019

Love you brother

— Beau Allen (@Beau_Allen) May 19, 2019

It seemed like Chris Long had been leaning toward retirement for a while now, but the #Eagles will miss him on the field and in the locker room.

Good player, even better dude.

— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) May 19, 2019

Congratulations to Chris Long on his retirement. In his two years with the Eagles he posted his two best years of his career grade wise earning an 85.3 in 2017 and a 75.4 in 2018. pic.twitter.com/MCIyTi7Gel

— PFF PHI Eagles (@PFF_Eagles) May 19, 2019