Athletes react to Charles ‘Peanut’ Tillman’s retirement

Charles Tillman announced Monday that he's hanging up the cleats after a 13-year NFL career.

Athletes took notice and recognized the former Bears cornerback.

Here's what some had to say:

Heard you retired @peanuttillman loved competing against you. You're HOF in my book. #respect #forcedFumbles #class pic.twitter.com/8O840NyweA
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) July 19, 2016

Congrats to my teammate and friend on an amazing career. Proud to have laced em up with you. #33 #peanut @peanuttillman
— Brian Urlacher (@BUrlacher54) July 19, 2016

It's a wrap on an epic career, classmate. Thirteen years, and I'm damn proud to have wi... https://t.co/EPHc75ic9E pic.twitter.com/occiIjuE07
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) July 18, 2016

Congrats to one of my all time favorite Bears and an all time great @peanuttillman An amazing career for you my brother.
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 19, 2016

You were one of the best to do it fam @peanuttillman it was always a pleasure seeing you play. #ThePunch
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) July 19, 2016

Since my boy @peanuttillman is retired.. Im going to punch him every time I see him. Payback all the Peanut Punches he gave me at practice
— Jason McKie (@Jmack37) July 19, 2016

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