Tom Brady's Retirement Announcement Leads to Emotional Reactions From Social Media

Tom Brady's NFL career has come to an end. The former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback went to social media on Tuesday morning to announce his retirement from the NFL. This comes after multiple reports came out over the weekend saying that Brady was planning to retire. 

"I have always believed the sport of football is an 'all-in' proposition -- if a 100% competitive commitment isn't there, you won't succeed, and success is what I love so much about our game," Brady wrote in an Instagram post. "There is a physical, mental and emotional challenge EVERY single day that has allowed me to maximize my highest potential. And I have tried my very best these past 22 years. There are no shortcuts to success on the field or in life.  

"This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore. I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention. I've done a lot of reflecting the past week and have asked myself difficult questions. And I am so proud of what we have achieved." Here's a look at social media reacting to Brady retiring.