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The safety with one of the hardest hits in the CFL is hanging up his cleats.
In a release from the Saskatchewan Roughriders Tyron Brackenridge announced his retirement from professional football.
“The decision to retire from the game I love is truly bittersweet,” Brackenridge said in the release. “I have been blessed to be able to play this game for the past 10 years, including five wonderful years with the Roughriders. I’m content with the decision and look forward to what lies ahead.”
Brackenridge bounced around the NFL before signing with the Roughriders in 2011. He had a break out year in 2012 and went on to sign an extension with the team in February of 2013. He won a Grey Cup with the team that year and continued on with the green and white until he was released in the fall of 2015.
Over his CFL career he amassed 254 defensive tackles, 18 special teams tackles, 10 interceptions, and four quarterback sacks. He picked up two CFL all-star selections in 2013 and 2014.
On behalf of myself & family. I would like to announce my retirement from the game I truly love… https://t.co/dHn4sJAVam
— TYRON BRACKENRIDGE (@TBrack41) April 20, 2016
— TYRON BRACKENRIDGE (@TBrack41) April 20, 2016
Several fans took to twitter wishing him all the best.
Wow, probably my all-time favourite CFL player..Best of luck in retirement, @TBrack41!!
— Adan Peterson (@AdanPeterson20) April 20, 2016
@TBrack41 congrats on your retirement today. Thank you for being a Rider! You were always 110% on & off the field. A consummate gentleman!
— Kelly (@klebruce) April 20, 2016
@TBrack41 Loved watching you play. Best wishes in the next phase of your life. #RiderNation
— Rider fan (@GreyCupBound) April 20, 2016
@sskroughriders QBs can now sleep in peace knowing that @TBrack41 won’t be lining up against them anymore
— Dallas Zolinski (@dtzolinski) April 20, 2016
BEST OF LUCK to @TBrack41 on retirement!! Will forever have this pic hanging on my #Riders wall! #2013greycup pic.twitter.com/S3uQgsdivd
— David (@davidmclennan91) April 20, 2016
@TBrack41 you made a huge impact on SK kids with cancer. Thanks for the love. Camp Circle O’ Friend will miss you!
— Gayle Morris (@gmorris43) April 20, 2016
Shocked to hear annoucmnt of @TBrack41 retirement! One of THE most exciting players I’ve had the honour to watch!Thanks from this Rider fan!
— Janice O (@JaniceOwen) April 20, 2016
