LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees (9) runs on the field before an NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams on September 15, 2019, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA.

NFL world reacts to Brees' retirement

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Drew Brees retired from pro football Sunday after 20 remarkable NFL seasons.

Although Brees' announcement wasn't surprising, it was enough to generate heartful reactions throughout the NFL.

Congrats my friend on an incredible career. Thank you for the inspiration and dedication on and off the field! Look forward to seeing what’s next @drewbrees https://t.co/2rDMn78OQD
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 14, 2021

Happy retirement legend!! The game will miss you @drewbrees #AllDay pic.twitter.com/fgF5pEHgr9
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) March 14, 2021

Amazing Career @DrewBrees
Legend.
Thanks for all you did for me & the game! 🙏🏾#HOF
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 14, 2021

It was a pleasure to complete against you. Welcome to retirement. pic.twitter.com/aXD5pdjBbg
— Eli Manning (@EliManning) March 14, 2021

Dreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!! Greatest Q B 1 Ever to touch the statline!!!!!! Dreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!! #1 pic.twitter.com/4HIW2xGhK0
— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) March 14, 2021

Congratulations on an unbelievable career @drewbrees!! Thank you for inspiring a kid from Austin to chase his dreams.
— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) March 14, 2021

Amazing career.. A true Legend✊🏽 https://t.co/jxGVZRY5TZ
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) March 14, 2021

🐐 out! ✌🏾 https://t.co/f0eJyKqRr8
— T. Stead 🎤🎧 (@T_Armstead72) March 14, 2021

Congrats brotha!! And thank you for all that you have meant to so many, including me. Welcome to retirement. https://t.co/VzNwUTZNac
— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) March 14, 2021

enjoy retirement legend. https://t.co/7ikkOo4HLO
— Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) March 14, 2021

Several teams also reacted to the news, including two of Brees' longtime NFC South rivals.

We thank you, @drewbrees.

But, we won't miss you. pic.twitter.com/MkA0W9ak9o
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) March 14, 2021

Congratulations on an incredible career, @drewbrees. pic.twitter.com/aHIMLonUmp
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) March 14, 2021

We always enjoyed our battles with you, @drewbrees, whether it was as a Charger or as a Saint. 👏#ThankYouDrew pic.twitter.com/HxLcbDVLvP
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 14, 2021