The sports world was rocked on Tuesday when legendary quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL. After two decades of success and six Super Bowl wins, the future Hall of Famer is hanging up his cleats.

The news was met with mixed reactions from fans and players alike. Brady’s wife, Gisele Bündchen, shared an Instagram post expressing her love for her husband and wishing him “only wonderful things”.

The Patriots, who Brady played for the majority of his career, now face the difficult task of finding a replacement for one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who signed Brady last year, have gone back to being irrelevant after the quarterback’s departure.

The Washington Post commented on the cost of Brady’s greatness, noting that it was a “reminder of the fleeting nature of NFL greatness”. The Houston Chronicle also reflected on Brady’s career, noting that his “finale didn’t go as planned, but not too bad”.

With the announcement, Brady has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. While there will be winners and losers in the wake of his retirement, one thing is certain: Tom Brady will be remembered as one of the greatest players to ever play the game.