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Jaguars players react to Paul Posluszny's retirement

Posluszny was a key part of the defense and a locker-room leader for the Jaguars over the last seven years.

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Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny retired on Tuesday.

Posluszny was a key part of the defense and a locker-room leader for the Jaguars over the last seven years.The five-time captain will forever be known for his leadership, intelligence and selflessness.

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Shortly after his retirement announcement, Posluszny's former teammates weighed in on his decision to leave the game:

JOSH LAMBO

The most professional pro athlete I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. I’ve never seen someone go to work the way that man did. Going to miss the Skipper https://t.co/qG2ML8PxvV
— Josh Lambo (@JoshLambo) March 13, 2018

DONALD PAYNE

It was an honor to strap up the pads along side #51‼️ True Leader & Professional #Respect https://t.co/bSDD5kGNVX
— Donald Payne (@7PayneTrain) March 13, 2018

LERENTEE MCCRAY

Warrior will miss my brother on da grass https://t.co/ftdVxLpyca
— Lerentee McCray (@Liiive_55) March 13, 2018

CAM ROBINSON

True professional! 🐐 https://t.co/P7clr01rTi
— Cam. (@crobinson_68) March 13, 2018

MATT OVERTON

Damn! Was hoping Pos had at least one more in him. One of the best pros pro I had the honor to play with & be around. Great career & glad last season was a great one to end on! Salute brother! https://t.co/yYclnFAAIH
— Matt Overton (@MattOverton_LS) March 13, 2018

BLAIR BROWN

It was an honor and privilege to go to war with this man! Thank you for being that big brother/mentor figure throughout my rookie year. Up most respect to you for what you did for our team and for me! ✊🏾 #TruePro #GoJags https://t.co/OkqgjwhbFo
— Blair Brown (@BbrownFoeLife) March 13, 2018

CARSON TINKER

There's not enough good things I could say about Poz, he's the perfect football player and someone I will always look up to on and off the field

It was truly a privilege to be able to call him a teammate these past 5 years pic.twitter.com/WWa7KGadNQ
— Carson Tinker (@carsontink) March 13, 2018

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