Broncos Players Tweet About Decision To Release Bailey

DENVER (CBS4) - Broncos players tweeted messages of thanks to Champ Bailey on Wednesday night after learning the news that the team has told the veteran cornerback they are planning to release him.

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Fellow cornerback Domonique Rodgers-Cromartie shared a photo on Twitter of himself with Bailey in the Broncos locker room and wrote "I swear he made me better."

One person on Twitter asked Rodgers-Cromartie how much of a role model Bailey was for him since he arrived with the team.

Rodgers-Cromartie responded "very big, every corner should wanna be a tru pro like champ."

Cornerback Chris Harris tweeted that he was "Blessed to be able lineup opposite Champ and learn from a Great." He wrote that Bailey "Will def be missed."

Linebacker Danny Trevathan wrote "Champ. You taught me a lot! It's been a damn honor and a privilege bruh."

Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas wrote: "Been a honor to be able to say I went head to head with this man here. Will be missed for sure."