Buccaneers Teammates React to Tom Brady's Retirement Announcement

It's official, early on Wednesday morning Tom Brady let the Buccaneers organization know that he'd be retiring and calling it a career after 23 years in the NFL. Last year he announced his retirement on the same day, February 1st, and the same goes for this year but this time it seems like it's sealed and concrete.

It was either going to be a return to the Buccaneers for Brady or retirement and retirement was the choice in the end, per ESPN's Jeff Darlington. There had been chatter surrounding other NFL teams across the league including the San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, and others but the Buccaneers were going to be the only team option for the 7-time Super Bowl Champion.

Tom Brady informed Bucs today at 6 am he’d be retiring. One aspect I’d been mentioning for a bit now: Brady for months implied to many close to him that it was going to be either a return to Tampa or retirement. Tough for many to believe, including those close, but he meant it.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) February 1, 2023

After Brady's announcement on Twitter, teammates in Tampa Bay have begun giving their appreciation for their former leader at quarterback and best of luck moving forward in retirement.

Thanks for pushing me everyday this season mentally and physically to get back on the field. I'm glad I was able to take the field with you one last time! Enjoy retirement, don't dog me too much in the booth. Love ya man! @TomBrady pic.twitter.com/Q3G5eoTJgc
— Ryan Jensen (@sinjen66) February 1, 2023

Love you Thomas ❤️ https://t.co/CxvmNMPs6B
— 7⃣ Leonard Fournette (@_fournette) February 1, 2023

I got to witness greatness daily for years and I’m thankful for that 🐐 @TomBrady pic.twitter.com/DF3llCfFgj
— Logan Ryan (@RealLoganRyan) February 1, 2023

Congrats 🐐 it was a pleasure Im thankful & very grateful of all the things you taught me & just to play by your side 🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/mbGREXDp4j
— Rachaad White 1️⃣ (@Chaad_1) February 1, 2023

Love ya man, enjoy it ♥️ https://t.co/WkTrI2yfhQ
— Brandon Walton (@ThaWaltonComplx) February 1, 2023

We will keep this article updated throughout the week to collect the reaction from players in the Buccaneers organization as we reflect on Brady's career in Tampa Bay.

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