Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning praised Tom Brady for an "unbelievable" profession after Brady introduced his retirement from the NFL.

"Congratulations to my pal Tom on an unbelievable soccer profession. To do it so long as he did, on the highest of ranges is completely unimaginable. It was an honor & a privilege to compete towards him on the sphere, and I actually admire his friendship off the sphere," Manning stated Tuesday in an announcement, in response to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

"I've all the time admired & revered his competitiveness, his dedication, his self-discipline, and his dedication to being the very best. I want him the very best in his subsequent chapter. Congratulations once more, pal!"

The assertion by Manning got here shortly after Brady formally introduced his retirement on Tuesday morning.

"That is troublesome for me to write down, however right here it goes: I'm not going to make that aggressive dedication anymore. I've beloved my NFL profession, and now it's time to focus my time and power on different issues that require my consideration," Brady stated within the publish.

As Manning famous, the 2 quarterbacks competed towards one another many occasions on the sphere. All through their NFL careers, they met 17 occasions, with Brady main the rivalry 11-6.

The 2 additionally competed off the sphere, too, as they participated in a golf match with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in 2020.

Brady additionally attended Manning's Corridor of Fame induction ceremony in 2021.

"I simply want to ensure he is actually finished. Cannot danger this man coming again..." Brady tweeted forward of the ceremony.

Tom Brady and Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning praised Tom Brady for an "unbelievable" NFL profession after the previous Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots quarterback introduced his retirement on Tuesday. Above, Manning (proper) of the Denver Broncos and Brady of the New England Patriots communicate after the AFC Championship recreation at Sports activities Authority Subject at Mile Excessive on January 24, 2016, in Denver, Colorado.Ezra Shaw/Getty

Brady's retirement comes after 22 NFL seasons. He garnered dozens of accolades and is broadly thought of the best quarterback of all time. Brady received seven Tremendous Bowl titles, six of which got here with the New England Patriots, and 5 Tremendous Bowl MVP trophies. He was additionally named NFL MVP 3 times and holds a number of NFL data, comparable to probably the most profession wins, probably the most profession passing touchdowns and probably the most profession passing yards.

Along with Manning, dozens of others praised Brady following his retirement announcement.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated in an announcement that Brady "can be remembered as one of many biggest to ever play within the NFL."

"Tom made everybody round him higher and all the time appeared to rise to the event within the greatest moments. His file 5 Tremendous Bowl MVP awards and 7 Tremendous Bowl championships set an ordinary that gamers will chase for years," the assertion stated.

"He impressed followers in New England, Tampa and world wide with one of many biggest careers in NFL historical past. It has been a privilege to observe him compete and have him within the NFL. We thank him for his many contributions to our recreation and need Tom and his household all the very best sooner or later."

ESPN reporter Subject Yates posted to Twitter: "When Tom Brady received his first Tremendous Bowl in his second NFL season, he was the youngest beginning QB to ever win a Tremendous Bowl. When Tom Brady received his final Tremendous Bowl in his second-to-last season, he was the oldest beginning QB to ever win a Tremendous Bowl. Greatness start-to-finish."

The Buccaneers posted a tribute video on Twitter, with a caption that stated, "Endlessly part of Buccaneers historical past. Thanks for all the things, @TomBrady."

Replace 2/1/22, 11:41 a.m. ET: This text was up to date with further response and background info.