Current, Former NFL Players React to Tom Brady Leaving the Patriots

Brady will leave New England after 20 seasons.

Tom Brady announced that he would not be returning to the Patriots in a lengthy statement on Tuesday.

“To all my teammates, coaches, executives and staff, Coach Belichick, RKK and the Kraft family and the entire organization," Brady wrote. "I want to say thank you for the past twenty years of my life and the daily commitment to winning and creating a winning club built on great values."

He continued, "Although my football journey will take place elsewhere, I appreciated everything that we have achieved and am grateful for our incredible TEAM accomplishments."

(Read Brady's full announcement here.)

Current and former NFL players—including some of Brady's past teammates—reacted accordingly on social media. 

Practice against Tom Brady everyday was like playing on the 92’ Dream Team. He brought that much intensity to the practice field. Which ever team he lands I’m sure he will continue his legacy of playing a great brand of football. #TB12 pic.twitter.com/Y6tKUOapIk

— Darrelle Revis (@Revis24) March 17, 2020

I guess all good things to truly come to an end! What an era for TB12 in New England! You can only grow but so much in the same soil👊🏾

— D-Ware (@DeMarcusWare) March 17, 2020

“I tried to represent us always in the best and most honorable way...”

Class personified https://t.co/q6NuPPAmc2

— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) March 17, 2020

Brady just left Boston on St. Paddy’s day and i believe that’s a hate crime.

— chris long (@JOEL9ONE) March 17, 2020

Good morning patriots fans lol #KeepPounding

— Jonathan Stewart (@Jonathanstewar1) March 17, 2020

I don’t like Tom Brady leaving. It’s gives me Joe Montana Vibes. It can only be right to me if he goes to San Fran. That would be dope!

— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) March 17, 2020

Brady has been linked to the Buccaneers and Chargers, but he's reportedly still making a decision on his next team. 

Brady, 42, led the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles.