Players react to Chris Borland retirement

There are numerous reactions pouring in from around the NFL, both media and players. The reactions range from wishing him luck to sharing concerns about their own future. Feel free to drop tweets in the comments and I'll add them in here over the coming day.

I understand but still shocked ((Chris Borland)) #49ers

— Tramaine Brock (@T26Brock) March 17, 2015

Oh wow I didn't see that coming! Praying my bro #ChrisBorland

— Alfonso Smith † (@FonzoRB29) March 17, 2015

It scares the shit out of me when i can't recall a name or forget where i put my keys as we all do. But thoughts of CTE always creep in.

— Tom Crabtree (@itsCrab) March 17, 2015

So P. Willis and Chris Borland? They know something that we don’t?

— Brandon Marshall (@BMarshh54) March 17, 2015

No offense to anyone but I'm playing until I can't anymore. I love this game to much.

— Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz54) March 17, 2015

WOW. I loved Chris Borland's game but I can't fault him for calling it quits. His concerns are real. Still it takes a man to do the logical.

— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) March 17, 2015

I don't feel bad for Borland. I feel happy for him. He's made a tough choice.

— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) March 17, 2015

Pleasure playing with you Chris Borland @UWBadgers and against you for the @49ers Praying for you. #OnWisconsin

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 17, 2015

Got to respect Borland for clearly putting thought into his decision. If you're not 100% committed to this game, better to walk away.

— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) March 17, 2015

It was a honor playing with Chris Borland at UW, I wish him nothing but the best!

— Kevin Zeitler (@kzeit70) March 17, 2015

Guys deciding to walk away from the game at a young age is a great reminder to us all that life has a bigger picture. I wish them the best!

— Matt Overton (@MattOverton_LS) March 17, 2015

49ers young star Chris Borland's retirement after one season is the beginning of many more to come. Best wishes, kid! http://t.co/SxTwvrCPL6

— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) March 17, 2015

It's extremely difficult when you're living your dream of playing in the NFL as a 20-something to contemplate what life could be like at 50.

— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) March 17, 2015

@RobertKlemko 49ers better not take that man's signing bonus. I'll be keeping an eye on that.

— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) March 17, 2015

shocked to hear the news about my dude Borland, but i totally understand his decision to retire #muchrespect

— Chase Thomas (@CTcard44) March 17, 2015

My thoughts as well. RT @Bwagz54: No offense to anyone but I'm playing until I can't anymore. I love this game to much.

— Kyle Williams (@KyleWilliams_10) March 17, 2015

Nothing but love and respect for you @ChrisDec26. At the end of the day there are bigger things than the game of football #priorities

— Beau Allen (@Beau_Allen) March 17, 2015

they're going to make a 30 for 30 on Borland in the future for spearheading the head trauma issue in the NFL, have 2 respect that decision

— Kyle Costigan (@KCostigan54) March 17, 2015

Borland is one of the toughest and smartest that I have ever witnessed play this game...Supporting his decision without question

— Jordan Fredrick (@jsfredrick9) March 17, 2015