After 20 seasons, Drew Brees announced his retirement on Sunday from the NFL. The reaction was swift when the surefire Hall of Famer decided to hang it up 15 years to the date of when he signed with the New Orleans Saints.
Beloved would be an understatement.
Thank you to @drewbrees for everything you have done for our team and community! Working together, you and Sean Payton brought the Saints back after Katrina, and with it, much of our civic pride. pic.twitter.com/Gm1ET7sXcq
— Mayor LaToya Cantrell (@mayorcantrell) March 14, 2021
Congrats my friend on an incredible career. Thank you for the inspiration and dedication on and off the field! Look forward to seeing what’s next @drewbrees https://t.co/2rDMn78OQD
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 14, 2021
Mrs. Benson on @DrewBrees ⚜️#ThankYouDrew pic.twitter.com/pXuaa1CV6Y
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) March 14, 2021
congrats on an incredible career + happy retirement, @drewbrees!
the league will miss you 💛 pic.twitter.com/cgBZZmL5C9
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) March 14, 2021
Congrats, @drewbrees, on one hell of a career. It was always a pleasure to watch you compete as a fan and not a pleasure competing against you as a player. Lol, Enjoy the next chapter of life because I’m sure it will be as complete and enjoyable as the last!!
— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) March 14, 2021
Mickey Loomis on @DrewBrees ⚜️ pic.twitter.com/X2RZOqZXqk
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) March 14, 2021
Congratulations on an incredible career, @drewbrees. pic.twitter.com/aHIMLonUmp
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) March 14, 2021
We thank you, @drewbrees.
But, we won't miss you. pic.twitter.com/MkA0W9ak9o
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) March 14, 2021
Drew Brees has announced his retirement after 20 years in the NFL.
The face of the Saints, New Orleans legend ⚜️ pic.twitter.com/wak3PL3hc9
— ESPN (@espn) March 14, 2021
Congratulations on an unbelievable career @drewbrees!! Thank you for inspiring a kid from Austin to chase his dreams.
— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) March 14, 2021
Congrats on retirement, @drewbrees!
Peyton didn't have time for another video, but figured this would do. 😅 pic.twitter.com/s5g0EA8JO5
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 14, 2021
I’m glad I have very little left to say…It was an honor. It was a privilege. I didn’t take it for granted, and I’m thankful for every minute I got to spend with him. Above all, @drewbrees is an All-pro person… honestly, that’s all that matters. Congrats buddy.
— Zach Strief (@ZachStrief) March 14, 2021
Drew Brees pic.twitter.com/601PB7AFJs
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) March 14, 2021
Congratulations, @drewbrees, on an incredible career. pic.twitter.com/toO9QkRDsS
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) March 15, 2021
Thank you @drewbrees.#NFL
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) March 14, 2021
MAJOR CONGRATS!!! @drewbrees you was the last one left from the Class of 2001… Not bad for a 2nd Round QB that some said was too short to play the position. Way to silence the critics… HELL OF A CAREER… Now you can enjoy yourself on Sundays… 🥃🥃🥃 pic.twitter.com/qoVSB3qLFq
— Reggie Wayne (@ReggieWayne_17) March 14, 2021
It was a pleasure to complete against you. Welcome to retirement. pic.twitter.com/aXD5pdjBbg
— Eli Manning (@EliManning) March 14, 2021
Thank you @DrewBrees – we are forever grateful for what you and your family have done for this city ⚜️#ThankYouDrew pic.twitter.com/TzqEJD2pqx
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 14, 2021
I have so much love and respect for my friend, @DrewBrees. Congratulations on an amazing career. You made New Orleans very proud.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 14, 2021
Thank you, @drewbrees, for all the memories. Congratulations on an incredible career. Who Dat forever. #WhoDat pic.twitter.com/QcB1uMl35J
— John Bel Edwards (@LouisianaGov) March 14, 2021
And Saints fans should be making plans for August 2026.
With the news of @drewbrees' retirement today, he would first be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2026.@Chargers I @Saints pic.twitter.com/xoksMLNYZV
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) March 14, 2021
