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Best Of Social Media: Rob Ninkovich Retires From The NFL

Robert Alvarez
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Jul 31, 2017 at 11:18 pm ET · 1 min read · 2k views
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On Sunday, New England Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich formally announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 professional seasons at age 33.  

Over social media, current and former members of the Patriots took time to honor Ninkovich’s career with photographs and memories of their time together.

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Happy retirement @ninko50 It was an honor to call you a teammate. It is even better to call you a friend. pic.twitter.com/JztCycTOFe

— Sebastian Vollmer (@SebVollmer) July 30, 2017

Purdy sure ya'll know there are few current #Patriots that I've had mo' ongoing respect 4 than Ninkovich. Great player, dude. Here w/ my son pic.twitter.com/I0slxBq95F

— Matt Chatham (@chatham58) July 30, 2017

Two of the NFL's most underrated players hung up the cleats this month. Congrats to @ninko50 & @Hawk on outstanding careers. #respect #pats

— Matt Hasselbeck (@Hasselbeck) July 30, 2017

Patriots teammates, including Tom Brady, show up for Rob Ninkovich retirement presser. Shows respect Ninkovich has among his peers. pic.twitter.com/8fDpOOCIyE

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) July 30, 2017

Hugs from everybody, including TB12 pic.twitter.com/vTafzWxCuk

— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) July 30, 2017

https://twitter.com/OnlyInBOS/status/891701288634855425

.@ninko50: Versatile. Dependable. Clutch.#ThankYouNinko pic.twitter.com/tsDJJVd5eD

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) July 30, 2017

In case you missed his press conference, you can check it out in its entirety HERE.

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