Frank Clark says his farewells, NFL players react to the NBA and NHL playoffs, Marshawn Lynch and Chris Johnson retire, the 49ers honor a scout and more from today in the NFL.
Clark says goodbye
The Seahawks traded Frank Clark to the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday. He tweeted a goodbye to Seattle after the news broke.
Anywhere you go in life just remember to always put your name on something. Focus on your energy and stay on pace no matter how many times you may get off track. I thank John Schneider and the rest of the organization for believing me back in 2015. It’s always love. We going up! pic.twitter.com/X2XlmgJgsB
— Frank Clark (@TheRealFrankC_) April 23, 2019
Lillard puts the Thunder away
Lillard’s series-clinching buzzer-beater triggered responses from more than a few NFL players.
THE STEP BACK 3 for the game @Dame_Lillard 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 omgggggg!!!!!
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) April 24, 2019
Wow @Dame_Lillard ! What a way to end the game 💪🏾
— Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz) April 24, 2019
Okkkkkkk @Dame_Lillard
— Jared Goff (@JaredGoff16) April 24, 2019
Coldest buzzer beater I’ve seen sheesh he did that
— Eli Apple (@EliApple) April 24, 2019
The Sharks force a Game 7
Other NFL players were excited to see San Jose beat Las Vegas in overtime for another Game 7 in the NHL.
The iron throne of @SAPCenter @SanJoseSharks ill be back. pic.twitter.com/yLpU02asI8
— George Kittle (@gkittle46) April 24, 2019
What a game 7!!! Just flat out GRIT from the @SanJoseSharks
— David Bakhtiari (@DavidBakhtiari) April 24, 2019
Conner’s draft day
T.J. Watt comments on an NFL Films feature that looks back on his Pittsburgh teammate’s experience during the 2017 draft.
Chills https://t.co/20RDYAFO5k
— TJ Watt (@_TJWatt) April 24, 2019
Lynch retires
It’s Lynch’s second retirement, but this one appears to be for good. Here’s a look back at his most famous run and his memories of it. He ends his career 29th on the all-time rushing yards list with 10,379.
Best run in NFL postseason history…. https://t.co/o1vwiS27HL
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 24, 2019
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Johnson also calling it a career
He’ll retire as a Titan. The player once known as CJ2K is third on the franchise rushing yards list behind Eddie George and Earl Campbell.
Chris Johnson (@ChrisJohnson28) will sign a one-day contract to retire as a Titan today
"The team and the city, they’ve always shown me so much love. I have great memories from my days with the Titans." ✍🏽 » https://t.co/6nwxqeyROQ https://t.co/AaYD9M8DAZ
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) April 24, 2019
The 49ers honor Reggie Cobb
Cobb, a former NFL running back and 49ers scout, died of a heart attack on Saturday at the age of 50. His son will make an appearance at the draft.
DeMarcus Cobb, son of late #49ers scout Reggie Cobb, will announce the team's second-round pick live in Nashville on Friday.
Details: https://t.co/Dt6yrdP5Ph pic.twitter.com/uQeC0SoiOs
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) April 23, 2019
A couple of relevant re-signings
Ben Roethlisberger and Justin Tucker have signed extensions with the Steelers and Ravens, respectively.
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