Well wishes flood social media as Drew Brees announces retirement

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) -The memories, well-wishes, and words of inspiration flooded social media Sunday afternoon as players from around the NFL reacted to the news that Drew Brees would be hanging up his cleats.

Former Saints WR Lance Moore posted to Twitter calling the QB a legend.

The legend, my brotha @drewbrees.....respect!!

The legend, my brotha @drewbrees.....respect!!
— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) March 14, 2021

Defensive End Cam Jordan also took to social media calling Brees “Greatest Q B 1 Ever to touch the statline!”

Dreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!! Greatest Q B 1 Ever to touch the statline!!!!!! Dreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!! #1 pic.twitter.com/4HIW2xGhK0
— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) March 14, 2021

Tampa Bay Bucs QB Tom Brady congratulated Brees on an incredible career thanking him for his inspiration on and off the field.

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

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees left, speaks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback... — New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees left, speaks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady after an NFL divisional round playoff football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 30-20. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)(Butch Dill | AP)

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

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Even Saints NFC South rival the Atlanta Falcons didn’t miss an opportunity for a harmless jab.

We thank you, @drewbrees.

But, we won't miss you. pic.twitter.com/MkA0W9ak9o
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) March 14, 2021

‘You are my hero’ WR Michael Thomas writes emotional message after Drew Brees announces retirement

#ThankYouDrew 🖤💛🖤💛 https://t.co/NfVHGINqq4
— The City Of New Orleans (@CityOfNOLA) 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

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