NFL world reacts to Brees' retirement
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
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 14, 2021
Legend.
Thanks for all you did for me & the game! 🙏🏾#HOF
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.
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) March 14, 2021
But, we won't miss you. pic.twitter.com/MkA0W9ak9o
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
Respect 🤝 #ThankYouDrew pic.twitter.com/9Ii7HBYZH8
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) March 14, 2021