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Following Tom Brady’s announcement Wednesday that he would be retiring for good this time around, professional athletes took to Twitter to share their appreciation for one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
The love came from both active and retired NFL players, and from opponents as well as teammates.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari were some of the first to show their respect.
Rest easy king. #SerraPadre https://t.co/iVsiztbn7A
— David Bakhtiari (@DavidBakhtiari) February 1, 2023
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) February 1, 2023
Another recent retiree in J.J. Watt poked fun at Brady’s new free time, and offered him a spot on the golf course.
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
The goat emoji was common among Twitter users responding to Brady’s video.
Goat 🐐 https://t.co/byXG0yEyHz
— Greg Newsome II (@gnewsii) February 1, 2023
Damn why this mf got me feeling emotional this morning 😭
— Sir Binky Moss (@khalenNOTkaylen) February 1, 2023
The 🐐
Thank you https://t.co/NqfnAMWjdL
Former teammates Darius Butler, James White, Leonard Fournette, and Matt Cassel all showed support as well on social media.
Love you Thomas ❤️ https://t.co/CxvmNMPs6B
— 7⃣ Leonard Fournette (@_fournette) February 1, 2023
Congrats on a GREAT career 12! https://t.co/NzUvZKdl9d
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) February 1, 2023
Love ya bro❤️ it was a pleasure! https://t.co/MilAiUjy2r
— James White (@SweetFeet_White) February 1, 2023
I would post a tribute to Tom but did one last year. No more. Congrats on a great career, buddy! https://t.co/ERf2w9MrRA
— Matt Cassel (@M_Cassel16) February 1, 2023
It wasn’t just NFL players who shared their praise for Brady, as women’s soccer legend Carli Lloyd and former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter each hopped on Twitter soon after the announcement.
The greatest 🐐. Congrats on an amazing career. https://t.co/vQEnuyVn4F
— Carli Lloyd (@CarliLloyd) February 1, 2023
Congrats @TomBrady on an unbelievable career. It was fun to watch! https://t.co/zkobgugR52
— Derek Jeter (@derekjeter) February 1, 2023
MLB’s SiriusXM Twitter account even had a little fun with Brady, who was drafted by the Montreal Expos out of high school.
The last Montreal Expos draftee in professional sports rides off into the sunset.
— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) February 1, 2022
Thanks for the memories, @TomBrady.
𝘔𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘳. pic.twitter.com/Wk5olx5RH1
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