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Aaron Rodgers quotes ‘Shawshank Redemption’ in sad farewell to Randall Cobb

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Jesse Reed | Last updated 3/20/19

The Green Bay Packers officially said goodbye to free agent receiver Randall Cobb on Tuesday after he signed with the Dallas Cowboys. The loss of Cobb hit Aaron Rodgers particularly hard, it seems, based on what he shared on his Instagram page afterward.

Quoting Red from the movie “Shawshank Redemption,” Rodgers’ sad farewell to his longtime teammate was certainly touching.

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“I have to remind myself that some birds aren't meant to be caged…And when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoice. Still, the place you live in is that much more drab and empty that they're gone. I guess I just miss my friend.” #friendship #teammates #brothers #Packers

A post shared by Aaron Rodgers (@aaronrodgers12) on Mar 19, 2019 at 8:44pm PDT

For what it’s worth, Rodgers wasn’t the only of Cobb’s former teammates to share his feelings about losing him to the Cowboys.

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Yesterday was tough. To know that I won’t be seeing these men at 1265 for work everyday was a gut shot. But I’m nothing but excited and happy for the next chapter in their lives both on and off the field. @claymatthews52 from meeting you before I was ever your teammate and teaching me a few techniques at @proactivesp. To bull rushing (cobra striking) me and then doing your predator move just to prove a point at camp. I enjoyed every encounter we had at work and off the field; no matter if it was just in passing, or just one witty line. You showed how to be a professional, have unparalleled work ethic, and did it everyday. @rcobb18 From being a consummate pro, to treating everyone who walked through the doors at work the same. How you conducted yourself everyday both on and off the field is what makes you special brother. Honored to share these experiences with you and appreciate the extra workout in the middle of games every time you scored a touchdown. As a man I thank you for showing me what it means to be a true professional, leader, teammate, future husband, and above all a good person. Though these times will be missed, they will never be forgotten. Appreciate you guys. #52 #18 #legends

A post shared by David Bakhtiari (@davidbakhtiari) on Mar 20, 2019 at 7:54am PDT

The Packers selected Cobb out of Kentucky in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft. While in Green Bay, he tallied 470 receptions for 5,524 yards and 41 touchdowns.

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