There is something about the one-day contract that signifies a player’s retirement from the NFL that is so heart-warming that, frankly, it’s hard to put into words. Yesterday just felt right on many levels.
And you knew it was a big day when the stars of the present day and future were out to pay their respect:
Former #Bears Matt Forte and Devin Hester greet quarterback Mitch Trubisky as they are honored with a retirement ceremony at Halas Hall pic.twitter.com/kUfFsED8yg
— Brian Cassella (@briancassella) April 23, 2018
#Bears RB Jordan Howard looks on as Matt Forte speaks at Halas Hall. pic.twitter.com/iyrGiB1jPK
— Larry Mayer (@LarryMayer) April 23, 2018
Take a trip down memory lane with @D_Hest23.
The newly retired Chicago Bear reminisces with @JeffJoniak. pic.twitter.com/5OWAOgyXrk
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 24, 2018
.@MattForte22: I think being a Chicago Bear just fits.#22Forever23 pic.twitter.com/f2KSNqEMSW
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 24, 2018
The one, the only… WORKHORSE.#22Forever23 pic.twitter.com/rax4DFJLkJ
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 23, 2018
Today in 1989, Sports Illustrated touts Tony Mandarich as best offensive line prospect ever. Would go second in draft to Green Bay (cut three yrs later). Barry Sanders, Derrick Thomas, Deion Sanders go 3-4-5. #TodayInSports #NFLDraft @OldTakesExposed pic.twitter.com/DMFFpVtYUe
— TodayInSports Ⓥ (@TodayInSports3) April 24, 2018