Indianapolis Colts linebacker that Sunday's Week 17 contest against the Jaguars will be his final NFL game. The pass-rushing specialist accumulated 122 sacks in his 14-year career, the 18th-highest total in NFL history -- and all with the Colts.
Mathis' decision to retire generated plenty of social media reaction from around the NFL:
Honored to play with , who is one the best pass rushers in NFL's history. Thanks for being a great teammate and leader. 0.5s!
— Trent Cole (@Pro_Hunt58)
Congrats on a gr8 career brotha! I'll never forget you saying "You got what it takes to to be special in this league". Thx u
— Jeremy Kelley (@JK_Kelley)
Congrats to on a hell of a career. Been an honor and a privilege lining up next to you the past two seasons
— Henry Anderson (@HenryAnderson91)
A True Warrior. A True Pro. A True Man. A True Champion. A True Colt. #98 Robert Mathis.
— Matt Overton (@MattOverton_LS)
Its Been An Absolute Honor Being Able To Go To War With You These Last 5 Yrs. Learned So Much…
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler)
Just found out Sunday will be the last game for Can't say enough about him. One of my favorite players and a great person!
— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy)
Andrew Luck and reflect on the impact had on the Colts and Indianapolis.
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts)
It's been an honor playing with the OG gotta send him out right!
— David Parry (@DavidParry58)
Salute OG! Respect for what u did for the game. We gonna miss you big time...let’s get that W Sun, send him out right
— Vontae Davis (@vontaedavis)
Congratulations on a stellar career! Much respect my brother. God bless you in the future.
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson)
Congrats to on a great career.
— Leger Douzable (@LegerDouzable)
Congrats bro!!! Helluva run... one of the best to ever do it!!
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41)
Congratulations on a long and successful career family, you exceeded all the odds and gave the game all you had.
— â„¢Chris: Clemons© (@chrisclemons91)
Can't help but respect the big Brodie . Mane did things in this game of football that you can't explain .. salute big bro !!
— Donte Moncrief (@drm_12)
to the big homie / aka OG Triple OG for having an unbelievable career. I have the upmost respect for you man.
— Winston Guy Jr. (@winstonguyjr27)
A career for the ages.
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts)
After 14 seasons, is saying goodbye to football.
salute homie!!!! It was a pleasure!!!
— Nate Irving (@JusSayNate)
