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NFL players show respect for Ray Lewis after news of retirement

Barry Sanders, Justin Tuck, Deion Sanders among those to tweet

By Jordan Shifman, CBC Sports

Posted: Jan 2, 2013 3:37 PM ET

Last Updated: Jan 2, 2013 3:43 PM ET

 
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis announced Wednesday that he will end his brilliant NFL career after his team completes its 2013 playoff run. Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis announced Wednesday that he will end his brilliant NFL career after his team completes its 2013 playoff run. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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