One of the first teammates to post on social media following the news of ' retirement was his mentee, fellow cornerback :
I'm go miss my big brother words can't describe the love I have for u big homie. Retirement of the great R.Mathisu270auf3fd pic.twitter.com/cwe4l1KIyg
— Darius slay (@_bigplayslay23) February 16, 2016
Other teammates followed suit:
Blessed to be able to learn so much from Shean in 1 year! I appreciate it Wisdom!! https://t.co/aE1LYHYejy
— Quandre Diggs (@qdiggs6) February 16, 2016
S/o to one of the best pro Rashean "Grandpa" Mathis on a great career!