Congrats to Champ Bailey on his HOF career! Our team & community were very fortunate to have a player & person like Champ. Thanks, No. 24!!

— John Elway (@johnelway) October 28, 2014

Salute to Champ Bailey on 15 great years, I'll never forget the battles & conversations right before the snap... pic.twitter.com/X7BcLqniuO

— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) October 28, 2014

@champbailey congrats on a Hall of Fame career bro!! When I lined up & looked to my left, I knew I was playing with one of the best EVER!!

— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) October 28, 2014

Had Champ Bailey No. 4 on 1998 Big Board. Get this: played 95%(!!) of plays at UGA, offense/defense combined. 47 catches + stud CB. Stud.

— Mel Kiper Jr. (@MelKiperESPN) October 28, 2014

Just want to commend Champ Bailey on a great career. 12 @NFL Pro Bowls is getting it done. http://t.co/Bzutg9OuYG

— Ronnie Lott (@RonnieLottHOF) October 29, 2014

Respect to Champ Bailey on an amazing career. 15 years of greatness. Congrats and enjoy retirement. Next stop.... @ProFootballHOF @nfl

— Jason Taylor (@JasonTaylor) October 29, 2014

Congratulations to Champ Bailey on a brilliant 15 yr career....U did it w style , class and integrity. ..See u in Canton soon......

— Andre Reed (@Andre_Reed83) October 29, 2014

Congrats to champ bailey on a heck of a career.. One of the best to do it! Big fan! #alwaysbeabronco

— Paul George (@Yg_Trece) October 29, 2014

Much respect to Champ Bailey on announcing his retirement! 1 of my favorite cornerbacks growing up. You were one of the best! #CBPride

— Vontae Davis (@vontaedavis) October 29, 2014

http://t.co/FbYoCJSxe6 Congrats Champ on a HOF career

— Torry Holt (@BigGame81) October 28, 2014

Now the clock starts running till the time Champ Bailey, a 12-time Pro Bowl selection, is inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 28, 2014

Congrats to @champbailey on @ProFootballHOF career.

— Eric Dickerson (@EricDickerson) October 28, 2014

Blessed to be able to learn and play opposite Champ for 3 years . #HOF #TBE http://t.co/cdPlSEFcAQ

— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) October 28, 2014

Kuddos to my Draft mate @champbailey for an outstanding career. HOF career,personality,work ethic and class. Enjoy the retirement life buddy

— Donovan McNabb (@donovanjmcnabb) October 28, 2014

Salute to the great Champ Bailey ! Definitely a role model of mine !

— Bradley Roby (@BradRoby_1) October 28, 2014

#picstitch Was an honor to play along Champ and to grow as a player with his help. A blessing to lead… http://t.co/NbPh85LEJE

— David BRUTON JR. (@D_Brut30) October 28, 2014

Congratulations to @Broncos great Champ Bailey on an outstanding career! #Legend pic.twitter.com/SUB8tgqPNS

— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) October 28, 2014

Most guys never see 12 seasons in the NFL.
Champ Bailey had 12 Pro Bowl Seasons. pic.twitter.com/SAf2OVErEE

— Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) October 28, 2014

Congrats to Champ Bailey on a great career! #greatbattles pic.twitter.com/WSgXbXvCZx

— Jimmy Smith (@JimmySmithJags) October 28, 2014

Blessed to have played wit one of the #goat Champ Bailey congrats on 15years in it #1stBalletHOF

— Lerentee McCray (@Liiive_55) October 29, 2014

Congrats to the idol Champ Bailey. Next stop Canton Ohio. Great career & great professional

— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) October 28, 2014

Congrats to Champ Bailey on a HOF career.. Couldn't ask for a better teammate.

— jairus byrd (@jairusbyrd) October 28, 2014

Champ Bailey was one of the best based on footwork alone. I've never seen anything like it. Ridiculous skill set at CB. HOF talent.

— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) October 28, 2014

Congrats on a GREAT #HOF career @champbailey #JobWellDone

— Fred Taylor (@FredTaylorMade) October 28, 2014

Congrats to Champ Bailey on a great 15 year career. Next stop #Canton #HOF

— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) October 28, 2014

Respect to Champ Bailey. They best CB that I played with or against. #24

— Keary Colbert (@kearycolbert) October 28, 2014

Kudos to @champbailey on an amazing career. Will be proud to say I played with another Hall of Famer in 5 years

— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) October 28, 2014

@champbailey one of the best all-time, on and off the field! Next stop Canton! Congrats!

— Dan Koppen (@koppen67) October 28, 2014

Champ Bailey has decided to retire.

His Career Stats:

Games: 215
Tackles: 925
Sacks: 3
INTS: 52
PD: 203
TDs: 4 pic.twitter.com/OPyjDoQOVP

— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) October 28, 2014

Champ is one of the all time greats and one of the most impressive athletes I've been privileged to play with and a true pros/pro. #HOF

— Chris Kuper (@chriskuper73) October 28, 2014

Welcome to the NFL Alumni family, @champbailey ! Congratulations on a phenomenal career. pic.twitter.com/O48OMz2w9x

— NFL Alumni (@NFLAlumni) October 28, 2014

Future Hall of Famer @champbailey was a delight to cover. Always approachable, professional and insightful... win or lose. Respect.

— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) October 28, 2014

Congrats to my former teammate @ChampBailey on an outstanding career. Next stop @ProFootballHOF homie. @Broncos @NFL pic.twitter.com/cruVaHG3vU

— byron chamberlain (@bc_chamberlain) October 28, 2014

Champ bailey was one of the most accessible, accountable and talented skins player I covered. Wish he was never traded. Happy retirement

— Bram Weinstein (@RealBramW) October 28, 2014

What a career by Champ Bailey. An all-time favorite to cover. Maybe the most accessible Redskin I've covered. confident/quotable/smart

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 28, 2014

Congrats to Champ Bailey--huge contributor to @broncos community platform, especially with @denverrescue #BeACHAMPion pic.twitter.com/9T1hshnyaF

— Broncos Off Field (@BroncosOffField) October 28, 2014

Blessed and honored to have played with Champ Bailey for 2 years. Arguably the G.O.A.T! Salute to the OG! #24 #BroncosCountry

— Omar C. Bolden (@OmarBolden) October 28, 2014

Not many guys are REALLY "sure fire" Hall of Famers. I have to think Champ Bailey is. Top 2 or 3 at his position for over a decade.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 28, 2014

Congrats to champ bailey on an amazing career #HOF is on deck

— Terrell Thomas (@TerrellThomas24) October 28, 2014

Salute to @champbailey and all his years of locking down receivers! Honored to have had an opportunity to be around a true veteran!

— Nathan Napalm Palmer (@RealNaPalm) October 28, 2014

Much #Respect to @champbailey on a great career and making his mark as 1 of the All-Time greats!! #Salute

— Benny Cunningham (@BennyCunningham) October 28, 2014

Congrats on a great career, to future Hall Of Famer @champbailey. Hands down the best player I ever played with pic.twitter.com/O7j7qfV7uM

— Hamza Abdullah (@HamzaAbdullah21) October 28, 2014

Congrats to Champ Bailey on a great career! #halloffamer

— DeMarcus Van Dyke (@D_VanDyke8) October 28, 2014