Julian Edelman announced the end of his impressive 12-year career Monday, and his peers, colleagues, and former teammates flooded social media with messages of appreciation.
Chief among them was Tom Brady. Edelman's quarterback of 11 years with the New England Patriots wrote an extensive message, feting the tough-nosed, three-time Super Bowl champion.
Other Patriots who shared the field with Edelman paid tribute to "Squirrel."
Been around a lot of players throughout my time in the NFL. All of them the best competitors. But none compares to @Edelman11 you were an inspiration early in my career, a hell of a freaking teammate and someone to call me brother for the rest of our lives. Congrats brother.
— Chris Hogan (@ChrisHogan_15) April 12, 2021
I Enjoyed it all brotha! I'll be waiting for my invite to the ceremony✊🏾💪🏾 🐿 https://t.co/WUACVNUasX
— Dont'a Hightower (@zeus30hightower) April 12, 2021
Honored to have shared the field with this dude!!! Tough as nails 🐿 (Jmac) https://t.co/qteRiJh1W1
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) April 13, 2021
S/o to Jules one time..
— Flash (@JOSH_GORDONXII) April 12, 2021
- “You probably never won this much huh? Don’t worry bout it, we don’t start playin ball til November anyway”
😂 🙏🏾
Congrats brother @Edelman11
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) April 12, 2021
It wasn't just Patriots new and old wishing the best to the former Super Bowl MVP. Many of Edelman's adversaries also shared their well-wishes.
Hell of a career! #Respect https://t.co/defnxdGBlB
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) April 12, 2021
Legend ! Grew up watching you . Blessed that I was in a position to talk to you and watch you work during camp . Respect! 🐐 https://t.co/di8tUDEaLN
— AJ Brown (@1kalwaysopen_) April 12, 2021
