Pittsburgh Steelers take to social media to pay homage to Heath Miller's great career

The Pittsburgh Steelers received word Friday that Heath Miller will no longer be playing football in the NFL. The fan favorite, and 11-year veteran, decided to call it a career. The news certainly caught many off guard, and his teammates would likely feel the same as fans do when hearing the news of Miller walking away from the game.

Check out what current, and former, players said on social media following the news of Miller's retirement.

(Editor's Note: This article will be updated throughout the weekend as necessary).

Heath just whispered in my ear he's retiring. pic.twitter.com/uIpElki4Ps

— Brett Keisel (@bkeisel99) February 20, 2016

Its been a pleasure. #ThankYouHeeeath pic.twitter.com/X7voFb50kS

— Martavis Bryant (@ThaBestUNO) February 19, 2016

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— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) February 19, 2016

HEEEEEEAAAAATTHH! Wow. Congrats on your retirement! As you embark on the next chapter of your… https://t.co/xobQSPvYTI

— Hines Ward (@mvp86hinesward) February 19, 2016

Ben: It’s hard to talk about Heath, and I said this talking to him, it’s hard to do it without getting emotional. https://t.co/1rZH2chBne

— BigBen7.com (@_BigBen7) February 19, 2016

What an honor it was to play with you Heath! The most unselfish and best teammate I could ever have... #Steeler4Life pic.twitter.com/u3iknK5SkW

— Antonio Brown (@AntonioBrown84) February 19, 2016

HEEAATH! Hard 2 believe The Godfather is hanging up his cleats Happy 4 him/his fam Will miss suiting up beside him Taught me a lot @steelers

— Kelvin Beachum (@KelvinBeachumJr) February 19, 2016

I bought Heath some Jordan's. He wore them. Will never forget that. pic.twitter.com/Efz0ee2s8P

— Joshua Harris (@JoshHarris25) February 19, 2016

Gonna miss hearing the entire stadium yell "HEATHHHHHHH" every time he caught the ball

— Chris Boswell (@WizardOfBoz09) February 19, 2016

Thanks Heath for everything. I'm going to miss you man.

— Ryan Shazier (@RyanShazier) February 19, 2016

Thanks Heath for everything. I'm going to miss you man.

— Ryan Shazier (@RyanShazier) February 19, 2016

Teammate, friend, brother. Words aren't enough to express what I'm feeling and how blessed I feel. #Heeeath -- Ben pic.twitter.com/vwL6wEkqQk

— BigBen7.com (@_BigBen7) February 19, 2016

deangelowilliams and I are not happy about this!! https://t.co/nNrKJJqVfq

— James Harrison (@jharrison9292) February 19, 2016

The Ultimate Professional Heath Miller. Enjoy retirement brother! You deserve all the Luv Today! pic.twitter.com/5YggJqruat

— Darrius Heyward-Bey (@theDHB85) February 19, 2016

I have a lot of respect for this man right here, The Great Heath Miller Blessings to him and his family. #Steelers https://t.co/tsbTBQ0RtZ

— shamarko thomas (@shamarko21ya) February 19, 2016

Congratulations Heath Miller on an incredible career! Welcome to retirement buddy. #ThankYouHEEEATH #SteelersNation pic.twitter.com/STvhAcKQeS

— Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) February 19, 2016

Im going to miss Earl "heaaaaaath" Miller...love you and thanks for all the memories...#classicsteelerTE...2timer...

— Ike Taylor (@Ike_SwagginU) February 19, 2016

Congrats to my brother Heath Miller on a tremendous 11 year career! "Spoke softly, but carried a big stick!" A complete TE, & great friend!

— Max Starks IV (@maxstarks78) February 19, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS Heath Miller on an 11 year Fabulous The Pittsburgh Steelers Career. Here we are in 2006... https://t.co/MESHYgBreo

— Charlie Batch (@CharlieBatch16) February 19, 2016

Heaatthhhhhhhhhhhhh

— Antonio Brown (@AntonioBrown84) February 19, 2016

The Godfather #HeathMiller

— Ramon Foster (@RamonFoster) February 19, 2016

You will be missed Heath great friend and cool guy and @jharrison9292 and I attempts to keep u playing failed! # pic.twitter.com/vFzRivLjvU

— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) February 19, 2016

Congrats GodFather!!!!!

— 5⃣Roosevelt nix (@Dat_Dude_Nix) February 19, 2016