Social media reacts to Brady's retirement
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Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady announced his retirement for the second time in two years on Wednesday, this time 'for good'. The sports world reacts to a football legend's retirement.
The New England Patriots tweeted three goat emojis in support of their former QB who led them to six Super Bowl titles.
Brady's other team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team he spent the previous three seasons with and led to a Super Bowl title in 2020, tweeted a 'thank you' message to the veteran.
Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht spoke on Brady's impact on the NFL, saying "Tom's legacy is unmatched in the history of this game." He added that "[the Buccaneers] will certainly miss him as our quarterback, but I will miss him as a leader and friend. Our entire organization is indebted to him for what he provided us over the past three years."
Brady received a thank you from the NFL on twitter, for all of the accomplishments in his 23-year career.
J.J. Watt, who accumulated a Hall of Fame-level resume of his own through his 12 years in the NFL before announcing his retirement in December, called Brady the "greatest of all time" with "no question, no debate."
Buccaneers offensive lineman Ryan Jensen tweeted a thank you message for his teammate.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who lost to Brady in the Super Bowl in 2020 as well as the AFC Championship game in 2018, tweeted a series of goat emojis.
Former defensive back and longtime teammate of Brady's in New England - Jason McCourty - tweeted "thank you."
The Baltimore Ravens congratulated Brady on his career, making note of their battles over the years.
Additionally, the Chicago Bears replied to their congratulations tweet from Brady's first retirement a year ago, and made note of the second try on his retirement.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame tweeted that 2028 will be a big year; players are eligible for enshrinement in the Hall of Fame five years after they retire, and Brady is a sure shot to make the Hall his first year of eligibility.
Former New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez tweeted a series of goat emojis along with a congratulations message and a collection of pictures from their many matchups in the AFC East. Jets defensive back Darelle Revis echoed the sentiment.
Hall of Fame quarterback and CFL legend Warren Moon tweeted a congratulations and indicated a "gold jacket is waiting for [him]", meaning a spot in the Hall of Fame.
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, who lost to Brady and the Patriots in Super Bowl 49 in 2014 as a member of the Seattle Seahawks, sent a congratulatory message on twitter and called Brady the greatest.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach and Hall-of-Famer Bill Cowher sent a message thanking Brady for his contributions to the football world.