Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard that Peyton Manning announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday.
And while a select few used the occasion to take a shot at the now-former Denver Broncos quarterback, the majority of those in the sporting world responded with an outpouring of praise for him.
As expected, current and former NFL players weighed in on Manning.
Peyton was everything we thought he was and even more – for our team & community. What an AMAZING career & we're thankful he was a Bronco!!
— John Elway (@johnelway) March 6, 2016
It's been an honor, thank you #PeytonManning G.O.A.T. pic.twitter.com/oU1KLRy6SX
— Ronnie Hillman (@MrHillman2U) March 7, 2016
P money, it was much better beside u than against u bro. Humbly honored. #WorldChampion #ManningMonday #Sheriff pic.twitter.com/pvVv2z23Fn
— D-Ware (@DeMarcusWare) March 7, 2016
Wonderful tributes to Peyton–as they should be– the amazing thing is that some of his records will Never be broken.
— Wade Phillips (@sonofbum) March 7, 2016
"18 is a good number." We think so too, Peyton. #ThankYouPeyton
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) March 7, 2016
Peyton Manning simply the best. In my eyes #GOAT #NOLABOY
— Marshall Faulk (@marshallfaulk) March 7, 2016
Grew up watching Peyton Manning play, amazing career! Glad I had a chance to meet him and share some moments! #respect #livinglegend
— AB (@AB84) March 7, 2016
But the love for Peyton extended beyond the gridiron.
It was an honor to watch #18 for all these years. He revolutionized the position.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) March 7, 2016
Now we can play more golf in the future, but this time I need shots.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) March 7, 2016
Congratulations to Peyton Manning on an incredible career! Greatest of all time. Enjoy retirement!#ThankYouPeyton pic.twitter.com/r1obJvgi59
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) March 7, 2016
Congrats to Peyton Manning & his remarkable career. He is truly the definition of greatness. Thank you for being an example of excellence.
— Albert Pujols (@PujolsFive) March 7, 2016
#ThankYouPeytonhttps://t.co/5oGAtE0kyV
— Nationwide Sports (@NW_Sports) March 7, 2016
Congrats to Peyton !! What an epic career!! #goat #omaha
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) March 7, 2016
Those tributes all were touching, but the Broncos took the cake with their tweet shortly after Manning’s press conference ended.
Today's lunch.
Of course. pic.twitter.com/3llb8F9HCc
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 7, 2016
Thumbnail photo via Ron Chenoy/USA TODAY Sports Images
