Twitter reacts to Seahawks release of Kam Chancellor, Doug Baldwin

Seattle sports lost two icons this week when the Seahawks cut hard-hitting safety Kam Chancellor and star slot receiver Doug Baldwin on the same day.

While Chancellor’s release was expected after he didn’t play during the 2018 season, Baldwin’s was a recent development. The 30-year-old underwent three surgeries over the offseason, most recently to correct a sports hernia.

Seattle selected three receivers in the 2019 NFL draft, as well as two safeties, indicating the team is looking toward the future after losing two of their star players. Although neither has officially filed the paperwork, it is expected they will both officially retire from the NFL.

Twitter immediately exploded with an outpouring of support, grief, shock, sadness and even anger when the announcement came out.

Here are a few tweets from fans, players, former teammates and more.

Two Seattle icons.

Thank you for everything, @KamChancellor and @DougBaldwinJr. 💙 pic.twitter.com/k27vjOMTjU

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) May 9, 2019

Both @KamChancellor & @DougBaldwinJr have done unimaginable things in a @Seahawks jersey, but they’ve done even bigger things off the field in their communities! Hell of a career to both my guys. Next chapter will be amazing for both! Grateful to call you guys friend!

— Cliff Avril (@cliffavril) May 10, 2019

Doug Baldwin one of my all-time favorite players and people in the NFL. His retirement is a tough pill to swallow.

— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) May 9, 2019

We didnt expect Doug. But @KamChancellor.#ThankYouKam pic.twitter.com/jQeDFHfFrP

— UK Seahawkers (@SeahawkersUK) May 9, 2019

I can go on an on about you bro but I’ll keep it short. The things you taught me has changed my career an I thank you for it.. Luv4eva 🙏🏾 https://t.co/Ff6bWfi0u6

— Bradley McDougald (@BabyLead) May 9, 2019

Man learned so much from killa kam.. truly grateful to have him as a brotha! https://t.co/TwQL4zEeLh

— Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz) May 10, 2019

You’re a Legend. Forever. “321” @KamChancellor #VA #GoHawks pic.twitter.com/4PoRvHfoql

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) May 10, 2019

Greatest Competitor I’ve ever known. Mr. Always Open… grateful for who you are as a player, teammate and man. Thanks @DougBaldwinJr . #LetItShine 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/SZNocdllcH

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) May 10, 2019

There will never be another @DougBaldwinJr.

Watch with headphones.https://t.co/qvl5V8nnS7

— mike (@SeahawkScout) May 10, 2019

Congrats on an INCREDIBLE career in Seattle. I hope this isn’t the end for ya Dougie. If you decide to play again the next team will be very lucky to have a great player, teammate , friend, and competitor. You are the ultimate pro @DougBaldwinJr

— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) May 9, 2019

Doug Baldwin’s legacy is pretty simple for me: He is the 2nd best WR in Seahawk history behind only HOF’er Steve Largent. And both got absolutely everything possible out of their God-given talents. Baller pic.twitter.com/Vaxw7eQct5

— Brock Huard (@BrockESPN) May 9, 2019

Chancellor and Baldwin were two instrumental pieces in Seattle’s back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, and they will both be future members of the Ring of Honor.