On Tuesday morning, quarterback Tom Brady shocked the sports world when he announced his goodbye from the New England Patriots after 20 NFL seasons.
At the time of this posting, Brady has not made an official decision on where he’s playing next.
Following his announcement, reaction to the news began flooding in from all corners of New England and the football community over social media.
Check out all the tributes and thank you’s from teammates, coaches, rivals and other prominent figures below.
Statements from #Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft and Head Coach Bill Belichick on Tom Brady's Patriots career: https://t.co/DFmmbzAIdo pic.twitter.com/flVpDFB4HJ
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) March 17, 2020
Couple of Patriots players, including Tom Brady’s potential successor, react to today’s big news on Brady’s IG. pic.twitter.com/Pyy0V4jMVB
— Zack Cox (@zm_cox) March 17, 2020
You are a great friend Zo!
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) 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
🙁
— Chase Winovich (@Wino) March 17, 2020
https://twitter.com/JoejuanW/status/1239956425578663936?s=20
Relentless
— Mohamed Sanu Sr. (@Mo_12_Sanu) March 17, 2020
https://www.instagram.com/p/B919LTZpzcd/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B911vQsH-G6/?utm_source=ig_embed
https://twitter.com/Andruzzi63/status/1240006751447068672?s=20
The end of a legendary era for a true champion on & off the field. Teammate, fan, coach, or a part of ownership, we all appreciate everything you’ve done for Pats Nation. You’re the definition of a TRUE PATRIOT. Good luck in the next chapter of your career. Love you brotha! pic.twitter.com/0jpPiPgKbC
— Willie McGinest (@WillieMcGinest) March 17, 2020
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
https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/1239939563100880897?s=20
https://twitter.com/DeMarcusWare/status/1239901056668176386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1239901056668176386&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fnfl%2F2020%2F03%2F17%2Ftom-brady-leaves-new-england-patriots-reactions
Thank you, @TomBrady, for everything you did for #patsnation on and off the field. You will always have a home in #Boston and a special place in all of our hearts.
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) March 17, 2020
Houses around New England are starting to hang a Tom Brady jersey outside their homes as a way of thanking him for his time in New England.
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) March 17, 2020
https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/1239953191275507712?s=20
https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1240003296389103619?s=20
Hey @danielrainge , can we meet? https://t.co/ycuEb8sR9X
— marcus smart (@smart_MS3) March 17, 2020
Thank you, Tom, for all you've done for Boston and New England.@TomBrady | #NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/uaIyb7QWHY
— x – Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) March 17, 2020
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