Good for Luke.

[LawCat]

In his prime, he was simply the best and most complete football player I’ve ever seen for his position. Bar none. Devastating loss for us. Absolutely couldn’t be happier for him though.
 

We shouldn’t be shocked. Luke is smart and this is the smartest thing an NFL player has done since Andrew Luck did the same. 

[WoahW]

54 minutes ago, AU-panther said:

I find it hard to believe this is because of the "rebuild".  He could easily force his way to a contender if he wanted.  If the team was really looking to rebuild they would probably help make that trade happen.

 

It’s clearly not because of the rebuild. The rebuilding gives him a chance to step away with his health and he took it. 

[scpanther22]

I wouldn't blame anyone that plays MLB in the NFL for retiring early, brutal position

[ladypanther]

[Mr. Scot]

1 hour ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Has a bright future ahead of him and is in good health despite multiple severe concussions.

 

Can't say that I blame him one bit for not wanting to start over with a rebuild.

 

All class. Hall of Honor inductee the moment he is eligible.

You should post a "Thank you Luke" thread.

[TheMostInterestingMan]

Big congratulations to Wagner. You can now call yourself the best LB in the league. Because that title was Luke’s all day long until he relinquished it. GOAT

[ladypanther]

Luke left $21 million on the table.   wow

[jtm]

I’m happy for him and he’ll continue to make impacts on people off the field with whatever he decides to do next. 

[jtm]

6 minutes ago, ladypanther said:

Luke left $21 million on the table.   wow

I’m sure he’ll get a large portion of that out of respect. 

[gofightwin]

Now, instead of running backs frantically trying to avoid Luke, it will be the trout that are trying to avoid Luke.  And I am OK with that.  Go get married, pop out some kids, and catch all the fish.  Cheers to Luke.

[RenoCarolina]

10 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

You should post a "Thank you Luke" thread.

And pin it.

 

[run-run-pass-punt]

As much as I hate to see him go, Luke is obviously smart off the field as well as on it.

[imminent rogaine]

I do think that panthers fans should keep the tradition of chanting “luuuuuuuuuuke” whenever any white player makes a play. 

[Sgt Schultz]

I've been watching the NFL for 50 years.  I've seen great players and fan favorites fade into the sunset.  I'd much rather see them go out like this, on their own two-feet, with their faculties in tact, rather than hang on too long and leave shells of themselves, both on the field and personally.

I can't fault any professional athlete for making this decision.  I think we will see more of it, especially in the NFL. 

Watching Luke play was a privilege. I'd have to think long and hard about who was the best MLB that I ever saw play the game, but Luke is certainly on the short list for that title.