Current and former Broncos react to Steve Atwater’s Hall of Fame nod

Former Denver Broncos safety Steve Atwater was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Here’s a sampling of how past and current Broncos players reacted to the news on Twitter:

Congrats to my brotha, teammate and friend @SteveAtwater27 on his induction into the @ProFootballHOF. Welcome to the club!!#HOF

— Terrell Davis (@Terrell_Davis) February 2, 2020

🙌🏿 https://t.co/AsyUgcDCUm

— Terrell Davis (@Terrell_Davis) February 2, 2020

Congratulations to @SteveAtwater27 on being inducted into the HOF. Much deserved brother.

— Derek Wolfe (@Derek_Wolfe95) February 2, 2020

Congratulations Steve! What an honor it is to know you and call you a friend. You’re the type of person I aspire to be! https://t.co/XrFzjkQ21v

— Justin Simmons (@jsimms1119) February 2, 2020

Congrats Steve @SteveAtwater27 , I’ll never forget when I first met you I thought you were a D end lol

— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) February 2, 2020

Congrats @SteveAtwater27! Legendary!

— Bradley Chubb (@astronaut) February 1, 2020

Congratulations Steve Atwater! It is about time that the Smiling Assassin entered the Hall. An amazing leader and teammate who redefined the position. #milehighsalute #HOF2020

— Ed McCaffrey (@87ed) February 2, 2020

Smiling. Assassin.

— William (@PhillyWill11) February 2, 2020

Man so happy for such an amazing person congrats @SteveAtwater27 https://t.co/9FlEupH78N

— Shelby Harris (@ShelbyHarris93) February 2, 2020

Congrats to the original #27 @SteveAtwater27 #BroncosCountry

— Davontae Harris (@wichkid) February 1, 2020

A two-time Super Bowl champion and eight-time Pro Bowler, Atwater is the eighth former Bronco to enter Canton, joining quarterback John Elway, running back Floyd Little, tight end Shannon Sharpe, offensive lineman Gary Zimmerman, running back Terrell Davis, cornerback Champ Bailey and late club owner Pat Bowlen.