NFL Community Pays Tribute To Tom Brady Following Retirement Announcement

After several days of “will he?” or “won’t he?”, seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Tom Brady, announced via social media that he was officially calling it quits after 22 seasons in the NFL.

Normally, a 44-year-old announcing his retirement from the NFL wouldn’t be shocking, however, Brady is walking away from the game having never hit the proverbial “cliff”. In fact, one could argue that since ESPN’s Max Kellerman made that ridiculous statement, Brady has actually climbed the cliff as opposed to falling off of it. Very befitting of the GOAT.

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Despite the narrative, it’s one of the easiest debates in sports. Who is the greatest quarterback in NFL history? You really can’t make a case for anyone else. That is not an opinion. That is a fact. All you have to do is read what the football community has said in the wake of Brady’s retirement announcement.

Former Patriots Teammates

A privilege to watch and a dream come true.

Statement from Robert Kraft on Tom Brady: https://t.co/YsXbvFx12d pic.twitter.com/r6zIMHKCU1

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 1, 2022

You did your job better than anyone ever has. Well done, my friend. pic.twitter.com/VW6PzTkTSB

— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) February 1, 2022

@TomBrady I don’t have all the space to put into words about 22 years of dominance.I will never forget our 1st game against the JETS.The memories that we created will last me FOREVER!Now u can take the chip off ur shoulder?!?Luv u tboy♥️♥️#congrats12 pic.twitter.com/yWg3uduAOQ

— Randy Moss (@RandyMoss) February 1, 2022

Thanks for the memories, babe. @TomBrady pic.twitter.com/lCqCVn13tI

— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) January 29, 2022

Former Bucs Teammates

The Buccaneers released a video thanking Brady for his contributions. Although it was just for two seasons, it was a very successful two-year run.

Forever a part of Buccaneers history.

Thank you for everything, @TomBrady. ???? pic.twitter.com/XkMON0SY8j

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) February 1, 2022

Was an honor to play along side of you. Congrats on retirement TB! @TomBrady pic.twitter.com/RYvOp0a5Wf

— Scotty Miller (@MillerTime___10) February 1, 2022

General NFL Community

A statement from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on the retirement of Tom Brady. pic.twitter.com/jkuDjeRVjE

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 1, 2022

To be at the very top of your profession, to never have “peaked” when you decided it was time to walk away (after 22 years) as an athlete is truly 1 of 1 stuff. ????????‍♂️

— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) February 1, 2022

Peyton Manning congratulates Tom Brady on his retirement:#FPC #NFL #TomBrady pic.twitter.com/UUJONawDyt

— Full Press NFL (@FullPressNFL) February 1, 2022

Congrats to the Greatest. @TomBrady #12

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 1, 2022

Congratulations on the career of all @NFL careers, @TomBrady.

We were honored to have been in your division so long to watch your greatness first hand.

(JK we’re still getting over it.) pic.twitter.com/jbjWq1yxjc

— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) February 1, 2022

Going to miss you, @TomBrady. pic.twitter.com/u0at0Ek1Ox

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) February 1, 2022

Congrats @tombrady on an amazing 22-year career. 7 Super Bowls (wish it was 6) and countless other records will be hard for anyone to pass. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/h85UvWUbMA

— Matt Ryan (@M_Ryan02) February 1, 2022

When I think about Tom Brady, he’s a true winner who handled himself with class throughout his entire career.

Even with those seven Super Bowl rings, he never lost that competitive fire to be the best.

Congratulations, @TomBrady, on a tremendous career! https://t.co/bXmwUo3bc8

— John Elway (@johnelway) February 1, 2022

Congrats on your retirement Tom. pic.twitter.com/uXvRMO1BhE

— Eli Manning (@EliManning) February 1, 2022

Congratulations to my man @TomBrady on retiring from the NFL… Tom, I know you hate to be called the GOAT but there is no other word to describe your achievements! Proud to call you a friend, brother and business partner. pic.twitter.com/vcgqkWPQOq

— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) February 1, 2022

???? https://t.co/iHcu71HBXR

— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) January 29, 2022