NFL World Reacts to Tom Brady’s Retirement Announcement

The biggest story of the offseason may have come early on Wednesday when Tom Brady shocked the sports world with news of his retirement. The seven-time Super Bowl champion decided to switch things up from last year’s retirement announcement and posted a video that was less than a minute long on Twitter.
“Good morning guys, I’ll get to the point right away: I’m retiring. For good,” Brady said. “I know the process was a pretty big deal last time, so when I woke up this morning I’d figured I’d just press record and let you guys know first.”
Brady’s first retirement lasted less than two months last year, but this time he appears to finally be ready to move on from football.
Truly grateful on this day. Thank you 🙏🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/j2s2sezvSS
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) February 1, 2023
Widely regarded as the best player in NFL history, 2023 will be the first time since 1999 that the league will not have Brady playing on a team. Naturally, the entire sports world reacted to the huge news. Here are the best reactions Twitter had to offer:
Greatest of All Time.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 1, 2023
No question, no debate.
It’s been an honor and a privilege.
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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
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
Quite the ride indeed.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 1, 2023
Thank you again, @TomBrady. https://t.co/F47CHUQT7p
Congrats @TomBrady on an unbelievable career. It was fun to watch! https://t.co/zkobgugR52
— Derek Jeter (@derekjeter) 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