Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion considered the greatest quarterback in NFL history, announced his retirement Wednesday.
The news sent shockwaves throughout the NFL world, which saluted the 45-year-old's remarkable career.
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) February 1, 2023
Thanks for pushing me everyday this season mentally and physically to get back on the field. I'm glad I was able to take the field with you one last time! Enjoy retirement, don't dog me too much in the booth. Love ya man! @TomBrady pic.twitter.com/Q3G5eoTJgc
— Ryan Jensen (@sinjen66) February 1, 2023
Thank you for everything, @TomBrady. 🐐♥️
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) February 1, 2023
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 1, 2023
Tom Brady's 23-season career:
— NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2023
- 7x Super Bowl Champion
- 5x Super Bowl MVP
- 3x League MVP
- 89,214 regular season passing yards (1st all time)
- 649 regular season TDs (1st all time)
- 13,400 Playoff passing yards (1st all time)
- 88 playoff TDs (1st all time) pic.twitter.com/sW05kBRP91
Greatest of All Time.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 1, 2023
No question, no debate.
It’s been an honor and a privilege.
🐐
PS - The newly retired group meets on the golf course every morning at 10am. Drinks are on the new guy, so bring your wallet. https://t.co/rjPx7bQa6u
Tom Brady just posted a bunch of photos on IG. This was one of the first. pic.twitter.com/wabDrrgRUi
— Chris Mason (@ByChrisMason) February 1, 2023
I got to witness greatness daily for years and I’m thankful for that 🐐 @TomBrady pic.twitter.com/DF3llCfFgj
— Logan Ryan (@RealLoganRyan) February 1, 2023
Love you Thomas ❤️ https://t.co/CxvmNMPs6B
— 7⃣ Leonard Fournette (@_fournette) February 1, 2023
Congrats on a great career run @TomBrady 🐐🐐🐐 pic.twitter.com/coxvib6NJx
— Mark Sanchez (@Mark_Sanchez) February 1, 2023
Folks have heard of #TomBrady greatness, work ethic, work habits & leadership but living it w/him from the beginning of #NFL career was gift to all of us
— Scott Pioli (@scottpioli51) February 1, 2023
His humility, kindness & love toward my family & I is what resonates the most
I love you my brother & Godspeed
Next chapter... pic.twitter.com/uFKjM0is8g
This is how long Tom Brady played in the NFL 😳 pic.twitter.com/MRmjHo9ApU
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 1, 2023
I recognize those retirement emotions anywhere! Hell of a run @TomBrady Welcome✊🏾
— Charles Woodson (@CharlesWoodson) February 1, 2023
Nothing but love for @TomBrady. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/yaKl0mRDxF
— NFL UK (@NFLUK) February 1, 2023
For all the rings.
— NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2023
For all the touchdowns.
For all the memories.
Thank you for everything, @TomBrady. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ixy3VeymIP
The Greatest To Ever Do It🐐🐐🐐 pic.twitter.com/1IhyhR93C7
— 🦅MaddMaxx🦅 (@CrosbyMaxx) February 1, 2023
Every player on the field knew it was an honor to play against the 🐐@TomBrady | @NFLFilms pic.twitter.com/rhV62Ai3GE
— NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2023
Watching Tom Brady get choked up announcing his retirement nearly brought me to tears. We’ll miss you GOAT 🥹🥹🥹pic.twitter.com/fke7UD0eFg
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) February 1, 2023
Love ya bro❤️ it was a pleasure! https://t.co/MilAiUjy2r
— James White (@SweetFeet_White) February 1, 2023
You only get one super emotional reaction to the goat retiring, and I used mine up. So I’ll just say this. Learning from you as a player, teammate, leader, son, brother, and father has been the experience of a lifetime. Love you buddy. ❤️🐐
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) February 1, 2023
PS. Pickleball partners? pic.twitter.com/otauEND3Fd
Forever a legend.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 1, 2023
Congratulations, @TomBrady. pic.twitter.com/MWLOGShcEC
Robert Kraft, to ESPN, on Tom Brady: "I don’t believe in the 100-year-old history of the NFL, there’s been a quarterback of Tom’s ilk. I would have trouble ever believing there would be another one."
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) February 1, 2023
