Tom Brady and his indelible mark on the NFL 1:34
(CNN Spanish) --
American football legend Tom Brady is retiring after 22 seasons in the NFL, according to Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington, of ESPN and The Boston Globe respectively, citing anonymous sources;
and the sports community reacted after the announcement.
Brady, 44, who is widely considered one of the greatest players in NFL history, was described by Donté Stallworth, a former NFL wide receiver who played for the New England Patriots, as someone who "literally breathed football".
NFL Legend Tom Brady Retires From Football, Reports Say
"Obviously outside of the family, there was nothing more important to him than being the best player he could be. And he put himself in that position to not only be that player, but also to expand the other player's abilities, and you know, make other players better and calmer players," Stallworth told CNN.
Stallworth said he had a feeling Brady would retire because of recent comments he made.
"When he started talking about being satisfied during the season and thanking the fans in Tampa, I knew. I didn't hear this from him personally, but knowing him, he didn't want a farewell tour. That's not who he is," he said.
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The NFL thanks Tom Brady in a tweet
The NFL tweeted its thanks on Saturday, referring to Brady as GOAT , with the hashtag
#ThankYouTom
and an illustration of the quarterback wearing his Super Bowl rings. Bowl.
Another message from the NFL read: "No one did better."
GOAT.
#ThankYouTom pic.twitter.com/6NJ4ODwSoO
— NFL (@NFL) January 29, 2022
NFL accounts in Mexico and Brazil also shared images and messages to celebrate the quarterback's career.
The NFL encourages fans to use the hashtag #ThankYouTom to share their memories of Brady.
The community says goodbye to Brady
Former New England Patriots player Julian Edelman thanked Brady for the good memories.
Thanks for the memories, babe.
@TomBrady pic.twitter.com/lCqCVn13tI
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) January 29, 2022
Mike Evans, wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrote: "Thank you for everything big brother, it was an honor."
Thanks for everything big bro it was an honor @TomBrady 🐐
— Mike Evans (@MikeEvans13_) January 29, 2022
Arizona Cardinals player Justin James Watt, better known as JJ Watt, said on Twitter that Brady was "the greatest of all time."
Greatest of All Time.
Without a shadow of a doubt.
Enjoy the next chapter @TomBrady
🐐
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 29, 2022
Devin White of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrote: "Congratulations to the best quarterback."
Congrats to the greatest QB to ever lace em up on a helluva career @TomBrady #LFG 🤠🙏🏾
— DEVIN WHITE (@DevinWhite__40) January 29, 2022
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