Ravens fans, NFL players react to LB Ray Lewis' season-ending injury

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View the story "Reaction to Ray Lewis' season-ending injury" on StorifyReaction to Ray Lewis' season-ending injuryNews that Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis would be out for the remainder of the season due to a torn triceps was met with surprise and sadness by football fans. Here's a roundup of reactions on Twitter from fans, players and members of the media. Suggest additions by emailing coordinators@baltsun.com.Storified by The Baltimore Sun · Tue, Oct 16 2012 05:40:04An MRI taken Monday on Lewis¿ right arm revealed the extent of the linebacker's injury. A torn triceps is a rare but significant injury that will likely require surgery and an arduous six-month recovery period.Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis is out for the season with triceps tear. http://bsun.md/PyflG1 #breaking #RavensThe Baltimore SunNFL players both past and present tweeted their respect for Lewis, a 17-season NFL veteran.Ray Lewis has helped progress this game so guys like myself have something to strive to be...a professional. Prayers sent upRobert Griffin IIIJust heard on ESPN that ray lewis is out 4 the yr. hate hearing that because hes 1 of the NFL's true legends. wishing him a full recovery...LaMarr WoodleySucks to hear abt Ray Lewis he is an NFL Icon that i grew up watching. I was excited abt chance to play him again.wish him a speedy recoveryBen TateWhile i dont like getting hit by him, im sorry to hear about ray lewis being out for the yr...hes as iconic to the NFL as anyone in the gameDeAngelo WilliamsThe Ray Lewis i know will not end his career off this injury.He's conquered much more than this.He will determine when its over not a injuryDeionSandersRay Lewis is the answer to the "who's the best player you ever played against" question I get asked all the timeRoss TuckerMembers of the media focused more on Lewis' legacy and what his injury means for the 2012 Ravens.Without RayLewis, Ravens are done just as Yankees are w/o Jeter. It's not how many plays either now makes. It's their presence, leadership.Skip BaylessAren't many players you can say this about ... Ray Lewis IS the Ravens. Has very much defined who they've been since arriving in Baltimore.Albert BreerNot only will the Ravens miss Ray Lewis this season.... The entire sports world will be void of one of the all time great WarriorsSteve MariucciMany Baltimore fans were shocked by the news and concerned that the injury would mark the end of Lewis' football career.Ray Lewis out for the season. Football's loss. Get well #52 and know you'll always be supported by the fans of Baltimore.Josh CharlesIf Ray Lewis retires, I will too. Give me one more season @raylewis52comBen HoffmanI can't believe ray Lewis is out for the rest of the yearYoung A.C. TheSavageA torn tricep is the stupidest way to miss a whole season ever. Feel bad for Ray Lewis.Mike DuchesneRay Lewis and Ladarius Webb are out for the season....there goes our super bowl :(Matt PhelpsRay Lewis is my favorite player and if hes done the game wont be the same :/MAL_MALImma shed a few tears during ray lewis retirement speech #TRUTHBC$Still, others thought reports and speculation that Lewis' playing time was over were premature and overblown.They really think Ray Lewis would let a torn tricep end his career ? Obviously they don't know and watch Ray Lewis . That would be crazy !Brando GambinoI know Ray Lewis is around my age but the rumors of his Football death have been greatly exaggerated. I think he has a couple of years left.HumanityCriticThe amount of Ray Lewis clips sportscenter has shown today would make me think he had diedBrenden LopezDear Media, Ray Lewis was diagnosed with a torn triceps, not a terminal illness. A little restraint, please. #NFLSuperSkin

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