Superstars across sports and Hollywood are sharing tributes to Tom Brady following his NFL retirement announcement

Meredith CashFeb 1, 2022, 21:43 IST

Tom Brady walks off the field after a game.AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio

Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady is retiring.
The 7-time Super Bowl champion will go down as one of the greatest players in pro football history.

The biggest name in football has stepped off the gridiron for the final time.

Legendary quarterback Tom Brady has officially retired after 22 illustrious NFL seasons, seven Super Bowl victories, three league MVP honors, and far more accolades than can be stuffed into a single sentence.

The now-44-year-old — who played 20 years with the New England Patriots before spending his final two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — is almost universally considered the greatest player in NFL history.

Tributes to the GOAT have poured in since NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported the news of his retirement. And even more celebrities chimed in following Brady's official announcement on his Instagram account.

From former teammates and NFL legends to superstars across Hollywood and the sports world, check out some of the send-off messages Brady has garnered:

Days after several NFL insiders reported that Brady would retire, the legend himself confirmed the news in an Instagram post.

And his brand, TB12, commended how the GOAT "inspired millions" throughout his career.

Wide receiver Julian Edelman — one of Brady's preferred targets in his time with the Patriots — thanked his longtime quarterback "for the memories" on Twitter.

Seven-time Pro Bowl running back Adrian Peterson said it was an "absolute honor" to share the field with Brady.

And Tennessee Titans wide receiver AJ Brown said he's "appreciative to witness greatness."

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson joked "Thank you Jesus " before telling Brady to enjoy his retirement.

Buccaneers linebacker Devin White called Brady "the greatest QB to ever lace em up."

And the Tampa Bay franchise itself proclaimed that Brady is "forever a part of Buccaneers history."

The Denver Broncos got in on the praise.

As did fellow iconic NFL quarterback Brett Favre.

And the Indianapolis Colts had some jokes.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Brady would be "remembered as one of the greatest to ever play in the NFL."

Even Massachusetts congresswoman Lori Trahan congratulated Brady "on an incredible career."

Brady's former Michigan Wolverines teammate turned NFL placekicker Jay Feely said "every young athlete should try to emulate" the hard work and dedication Brady put into his football career.

Defensive superstar JJ Watt said Brady is the GOAT "without a shadow of a doubt" in his tribute post.

Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon applauded Brady for "arguably the finest career an athlete in any sport has ever achieved" and said he'd see him "in Canton."

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian — the husband to another GOAT, tennis legend Serena Williams — said he's excited for "many more careers of excellence" in Brady's future.

Late night's Jimmy Kimmel called back to one of their hijinks together and wished Brady "more vandalism to come."

And the Pro Football Hall of Fame is already looking ahead to 2027 — the year Brady is eligible to join their ranks.

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