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SociaLight: The NFL World Reacts to Ed Reed's HOF Induction

Aug 04, 2019 at 09:00 AM

Cassie Cherigo

Social Media Manager/Digital Host

It was a moment we all knew was coming, but a special one nonetheless.

Saturday night, an emotional Ed Reed was officially inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, joining former teammates Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis.

Thank you, Ed. pic.twitter.com/BwLXDRYnil
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 4, 2019

Reed, always the storyteller, had the social media world buzzing as his fans from all walks of life chimed in to send him well wishes. Of course, Ed's former teammates had to congratulate the newest Hall of Famer, especially his "brother" Ray Lewis.

Back to back❗️@raylewis shared this special message for @TwentyER ahead of his @ProFootballHOF induction.

(via @raylewis IG) pic.twitter.com/fGV6T0NjvD
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 2, 2019

Not just a friend, but a brother.

Love you @TwentyER, congrats on the well deserved Hall of Fame induction. pic.twitter.com/OdSetgsWHA
— Ray Lewis (@raylewis) August 3, 2019

BACK TO BACK ‼️@TwentyER + @raylewis

🐐 🐐 pic.twitter.com/IRgFI31epc
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 3, 2019

Current and former Ravens were among those sharing their congratulations.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GREATEST SAFETY EVER!!!!

SUPERMAN#MyBrotherInArms https://t.co/VOLA8non5j
— T.S STARK (@untouchablejay4) August 3, 2019

Big day! @TwentyER ! I will never forget how you helped me deal with the death of my bro. I’m not an emotional guy but to have someone that knew what I was dealing with meant the world to me. Not to mention laughing at the most childish things in the world 😂 Love you bro! pic.twitter.com/Q6FMfu5EQx
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) August 3, 2019

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Congratulations on getting your Gold Jacket. Damn well deserved. It was was an honor to suit up beside you. One hell of a role model. #HallOfFameReed #Raven4Life #SuperBowl47Champs

A post shared by Lardarius Webb (@l_webb21) on Aug 3, 2019 at 4:26pm PDT

L E G E N D https://t.co/bHsehsYPDH
— Tavon Young (@TY_Real1) August 2, 2019

🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐 https://t.co/rWH5lyKaIu
— Zachary Orr (@ZO35) August 2, 2019

🐐
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) August 3, 2019

The highlight at :58 in the video below is a fun example of what it was like to coach Ed Reed.

“...Oh god dang it, Ed...GO ED! GO ED! GO ED!...” https://t.co/IIPRlJwqWZ
— Brian Billick (@CoachBillick) August 3, 2019

Ed Reed was the best run after catch football player I’ve ever seen. It was always a surprise if he didn’t score.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) August 3, 2019

Ravens weren't the only players paying their respects to the GOAT.

Ed Reed 🐐
My favorite player of all time‼️
— Todd Gurley II (@TG3II) August 2, 2019

🐐 https://t.co/yTqNrjto6q
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) August 2, 2019

“Who’s the greatest player you ever played against?” Easy, @TwentyER. You HAD to know where he was at ALL times. He made it difficult to determine coverages, his pattern recognition was unrivaled. He was the complete package. A QB’s worst nightmare. Congrats 20EReed #HOF2019
— Brady Quinn (@3rd_Goal) August 3, 2019

Ed Reed’s a savage
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 2, 2019

ED REED...🔥🔥🔥
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) August 2, 2019

It’s something about the U most people couldn’t understand! #WeTheBest @TwentyER is a living legend! Congrats man! https://t.co/eTfxldzUqR
— Calais Campbell (@CalaisCampbell) August 3, 2019

Even a Steeler! Game recognizes game.

On the field, former @Steelers WR Hines Ward (@mvp86hinesward) and former @Ravens safety Ed Reed (@TwentyER) had bad blood.

Off the field, Ward had only positive things to say about his former rival and future Hall of Famer.

📝: https://t.co/cxpJrssbPh pic.twitter.com/0rQMG7P5Ea
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) August 2, 2019

The messages weren't only from those in the football world. Even rapper Wale is a fan!

One of the greatest players ever https://t.co/zrZylRkl9f
— Wale (@Wale) August 2, 2019

Congratulations to my buddy @NFL Hall of Famer Ed Reed @TwentyER Ed was a amazing player for the Baltimore Ravens 💥 @NFLAlumni DDP💎 #positivelyunstoppable #nfl #nflalumni pic.twitter.com/Fvsx7mgGM6
— Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) August 3, 2019

Our neighbors showed love.

The greatest ballhawk of all time.🐐

Congrats, @twentyER! #PFHOF19 pic.twitter.com/Yc29uaG6JU
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) August 3, 2019

Ed has always been beloved by the Ravens Flock and for good reason! Our Ravens productions team recorded these sweet fan messages to Ed at Training Camp.