“Why?!!?!!! He’s Got a Chance for a SB!!!!!”: Fans Bewildered After Emmanuel Sanders Shocks the NFL Community With His Retirement News

It is a wrap-up for the Denver Broncos wide receiver, Emmanuel Sanders. After 12 years of playing in the NFL, he calls it a retirement. The future holds a job as an analyst for him. So, he surely wants to make moves in a new direction. Sanders, who was a 2x Pro Bowl selection, spent six of his 12 seasons with the Broncos. The 35-year-old made the announcement with his family in the Broncos’ complex. And the news gathered bewildering responses from many fans on Twitter.

Pittsburgh Steelers drafted him as the third-round pick in 2010. And now he retires with 704 receptions, 9,245 yards, and 51 touchdowns. Also, ‘Easy Money’ appeared in three Super Bowls and won Super Bowl 50.

“I’m proud to stand up here and tell you … that I chased down this dream and it was a hell of a ride,” the retired WR said. “The game of football is tough on the body, and you know I lost a close friend in Demaryius Thomas,” the death of his longtime friend, Demaryius Thomas, influenced his decision. “And for me, it’s about longevity of life now. I had a heck of a career, 12 years, three Super Bowls. I feel like what else do I have to prove?” 

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It seems like Sanders is happy chasing his kids around the house than chasing any more passes.

Fans on Twitter bid Emmanuel Sanders goodbye

Sanders famously called the Denver Broncos the “wide receiver heaven” when he teamed up with Peyton Manning.

Sanders played with the Saints and the Bills in 2020 and 2021, respectively.

A user was sad about the retirement news because of the possibility of winning another ring.

Emmanuel Sanders’ retirement news comes right before the start of the 2022-2023 season.

Sanders certainly was a good receiver.

Sanders played with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2010 to 2014. He admitted, “being the No. 2 receiver over there (in Pittsburgh) is not fun at times.” He developed as a productive receiver alongside Antonio Brown.

Russell Wilson and Emmanuel Sanders together? Certainly, a game worth gluing in front of the television over.

A user pointed out he was not a Hall of Famer-worthy NFL player.

Fans supported Sanders’ decision to retire.

Emmanuel Sanders plans to spend his time with his family.

In conclusion, many fans consider him to be an underrated receiver who had more games to offer to the league. But the wide receiver is retiring with some great stats under his belt.

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