linebacker is ending his NFL career after 12 seasons. The veteran made his announcement -- where else -- . "Today I am announcing my retirement from the game I love," Johnson wrote on his post. "I lived a dream which few can say but it's time to move on. I want to thank the organization for giving me a home these past three years. "I have nothing but respect for the players, coaches, front office staff and fans that were apart of me and my families lives. It's been a great ride!! I also want to thank my Baltimore family. Where I leaned to be a pro and conduct yourself like a warrior on the field. Where I spent 9 of the best years of my life." Johnson, 33, is Antonio Bastardo Jersey best known for his long run with the , where he started 95 games at multiple linebacker positions. He spent his final three seasons with the , where he became one of the biggest leaders in the locker room. In January, teammates voted Johnson the co-Most Inspirational Player of the Year. He was recognized with the same award in 2013. "It's the toughne s he displays, how hard he practices each and every day," quarterback last month. "He's a guy that's been doing it 12 years, and day to day, he's exactly the same. You know how tough he is. "He's a guy who could probably be in the training room a lot, probably could take some days off a lot because he's banged up and sore. But it's, 'Hey, Jarret. How are you doing?' 'I'm good.' You know it's not true. He's such a warrior. I think it's impre sive and a compliment to him that enough guys voted him and wrote (his name) down. He's a linebacker; he mainly plays on base downs. For him to have that impact on the team says a lot about him." Johnson was due $5 million in base salary in 2015 and was a release candidate for San Diego. Instead, Johnson walks into the sunset. The latest Podcast and tells you which big-name players could be released. Find more content on . Rich Gossage Jersey
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