Vikings players, Minnesota media react to Chad Greenway retiring
By Adam Patrick
The longtime Minnesota Vikings linebacker will be hanging up his cleats after 10 seasons. His friends and colleagues took to social media on Monday to wish him well.
After spending all 10 of his years in the NFL with just one team, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway will officially announce his retirement on Tuesday. Most knew this would likely happen, but Monday’s news just confirmed those beliefs.
So how did some of his teammates from the years he spent in Minnesota react to the news?
Congrats @chadgreenway52 on the amazing career! Honored to have been on the same team as you, blessings to your family #skol
— CJ Ham (@cjham28) March 7, 2017
Over the years I have learned so much for @chadgreenway52 . If you didn't know, your are a role model in my life. Love you dude.#Farewell52 pic.twitter.com/d6SXptKltz
— Everson Griffen (@EversonGriffen) March 6, 2017
So much can be said about @chadgreenway52...... the 🐐🐐...Great Player even better person! Enjoy retirement and the old man life #SKOL
— Sharrif Floyd (@sharriffloyd) March 6, 2017
Great career @chadgreenway52 loved playing with you!
— Josh Robinson (@JROB_2one) March 6, 2017
#Farewell52 🐐 pic.twitter.com/zbHq8JtH0f
— Kyle Rudolph (@KyleRudolph) March 6, 2017
@chadgreenway52
— Sage Rosenfels (@SageRosenfels18) March 6, 2017
A very good NFL linebacker for a decade.
A 1st All-American and future All-Pro in the game of life.
Congrats Chad!!
How can you not admire a guy like @chadgreenway52?! Awesome teammate, player, husband and dad. Congrats on a great career! #farewell52
— Zach Line (@ZLINE48) March 7, 2017
Congrats @chadgreenway52 on a tremendous career!!!! Thankful I got to call you a teammate!!!!! God bless you!!!!!! #Farewell52
— Isaac Fruechte (@IsaacFruechte14) March 6, 2017
What about some of those in the media who spent time covering Greenway during his career?
Few athletes have had a bigger charitable impact on a community than Greenway did in his decade here in the Twin Cities. A great example.
— David McCoy (@mccoympls) March 6, 2017
The end of the line for a great linebacker. #Farewell52 Nicest thing is he will keep being a great person and is #Viking Legend for life https://t.co/bO9OD5sywT
— Craig Peters (@pcraigers) March 6, 2017
One of my favorite #Vikings since he was drafted in 2006. I'm so grateful I got the chance to work one season with him. #Farewell52 https://t.co/1qs711lVBo
— Lindsey Young (@LindseyMNSports) March 6, 2017
You can't do it much better than @chadgreenway52 did it. Thank you Chad! #Farewell52 @Vikings @LeadtheWay52 pic.twitter.com/osKPpo5hei
— Mike Wobschall (@wobby) March 6, 2017
One of the classiest men I've met in my entire life on or off the football field.
— Aj Mansour (@AjKFAN) March 6, 2017
Congrats @chadgreenway52! https://t.co/CJugNh69XT
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The #Vikings say Chad Greenway will officially announce his retirement tomorrow. Great career, making a big impact on and off the field.
— Matt Vensel (@mattvensel) March 6, 2017
Always enjoyed dealing with him -- just a cool, normal guy who became one of the faces of the Vikings for a decade. https://t.co/zZR506Ogbj
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 6, 2017
Was always a total pro https://t.co/wlCqXsSgTi
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 6, 2017