NFL players, fans react to Tom Brady leaving the Patriots

After 20 seasons in New England, Tom Brady is looking for a new home. The six-time Super Bowl champion announced on Tuesday morning that his “football journey will take place elsewhere,” and thanked the Patriots organization and fans. Brady will become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday, and for the first time since 2001, the Patriots will enter the season with a new No. 1 quarterback.

According to Ian Rapoport, both the Buccaneers and Chargers have made “strong offers” to Brady – and the 42-year-old may not have any other realistic options.

Players, analysts and fans all took to social media to pay tribute to Brady after an unparalleled run with the Patriots, and predict where he may land next.

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

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

Good morning patriots fans lol #KeepPounding

— Jonathan Stewart (@Jonathanstewar1) March 17, 2020

Tom Brady in 20 seasons with the Patriots:
▪️6X Super Bowl winner
▪️4X Super Bowl MVP
▪️9 Super Bowl appearances
▪️17 AFC East titles
▪️14X Pro Bowl
▪️5X All Pro
▪️3X NFL MVP
▪️2nd all-time in passing yards and passing TD
▪️Won 77% of games he started

Greatest to ever do it.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 17, 2020

THANK YOU TOM BRADY

Thank you for the joy you’ve provided New England over the last 20 years.

6 Super Bowl championships.

9 appearances.

The best to ever play the game.

I love you Tom. pic.twitter.com/ni4Im5hcn4

— Savage Boston Sports 🇺🇸🍀❄️☃️ (@SavageBoston) March 17, 2020

No one:

Tom Brady next week: pic.twitter.com/gD3lBCPtZY

— Stephen A. Smith Burner (@SASBurnerAcct) March 17, 2020

The Patriots have a question at QB for the first time since 1993

— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) March 17, 2020

Tom Brady doesn’t owe anyone anything. This 20 year run was as magical as it was unexpected. The Pats were the laughingstock of the NFL for years. 6 Super Bowl titles now.

But man am I heartbroken over this one. Didn’t want it to end like this.

— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) March 17, 2020

Tom Brady set the standard for Boston sports his entire career. A champion and incredible human being with a relentless drive to improve. I don’t know when this will set in, but I’ll never not love Brady for the person he is and will continue to be.

Thank you for everything, 12. pic.twitter.com/ODmj7meSG6

— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) March 17, 2020