The end of the Charles Woodson era is finally here for the Raiders – with 18 spectacular seasons in the books, No. 24 has officially played his last NFL game. He retires as one of the most decorated defenders in football history, but even more than that, one of the most respected players to ever step foot on the gridiron.
Much of that respect was on display as he played his final game – here is just some of the praise that Woodson received on social media on Sunday:
Charles Woodson will play his final game today.
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) January 3, 2016
Legend. pic.twitter.com/0CTWsKEz1M
“[Charles Woodson] is the most complete defensive player I’ve seen in my time” - @champbailey #FOXNFLKickoff
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 3, 2016
Covering Charles Woodson final game. Asked Darrelle Revis his take: "Charles was one of the most electrifying players of our generation."
— Ed Werder (@EdwerderRFA) January 3, 2016
Asked Richard Sherman about Charles Woodson: "His overall consistency stands out...He's shown how great an impact a DB can have."
— Ed Werder (@EdwerderRFA) January 3, 2016
From one @Raiders great to the next, Howie Long talks Charles Woodson https://t.co/Udrg29ml7r
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 3, 2016
"Put him in the @ProFootballHOF now. Honestly, he should actually get a gold jacket at the end of the game." pic.twitter.com/ja0AmukxDy
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) January 3, 2016
Congrats on an incredible career.#Respect pic.twitter.com/q3PC3CERdg
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 3, 2016
There will never be another like @RAIDERS legend Charles Woodson. pic.twitter.com/ION40VrWt0
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) January 4, 2016
Congrats on a brilliant career, Charles Woodson. One of the truly great defensive players of his era.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 4, 2016
Congrats to Charles Woodson (@CwoodsonF) on a brilliant career! @RAIDERS
— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) January 4, 2016
Salute and Respect to the Hall of Famer #CharlesWoodson .. Thanks for the memories !!!! #RaiderNation Salute💯
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) January 4, 2016
Hard to disagree with this prediction for the @RAIDERS star. pic.twitter.com/HnN3GlHSq3
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) January 4, 2016
75 percent of the earth is covered in water.
— NFL (@NFL) January 4, 2016
The rest is covered by Charles Woodson.
What a career, @CwoodsonF. pic.twitter.com/pe5i2sc4i8
Congrats @CwoodsonF on a spectacular career. A pleasure to cover and watch.
— MikeTirico (@miketirico) January 4, 2016
The young'n @marcuspeters showing nothing but love for @CwoodsonF. pic.twitter.com/mO3PIIJBBw
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) January 4, 2016
✔️ Heisman
— Jordan (@Jumpman23) January 4, 2016
✔️ National Champ
✔️ ROY
✔️ DPOY
✔️ Super Bowl Champ
See you in Canton, @CwoodsonF. #TeamJordan
Wanna take this time to #SALUTE the great @CwoodsonF for all that he has done for the game of football!!#Respect #Homage #🐐 #HOFBound
— Kareem Jackson (@ReemBoi25) January 4, 2016
18 years
— Stadium (@WatchStadium) January 4, 2016
65 INT
9 Pro Bowls
Defensive Player of the Year
Super Bowl champ
National champ
Heisman
Next stop, Canton. pic.twitter.com/GNytDWTlYu
Farewell, Charles Woodson. A true champion. You will be missed! #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/91aGRjBgbb
— Oakland Coliseum (@OAColiseum) January 4, 2016
@CwoodsonF Class act! HOF 1st ballot https://t.co/qoIK4tEnQ5
— Ron Jaworski (@JawsCEOQB) January 4, 2016
Today was special @CwoodsonF Congratulations on an amazing career. @RAIDERS @packers @umichfootball @HeismanTrophy https://t.co/Rim8SsOI0P
— Marcus Allen (@MarcusAllenHOF) January 4, 2016
For one last time, Charles Woodson exits an NFL field. https://t.co/l4UFLQXBob
— NFL (@NFL) January 4, 2016
