The NFL reacts to Eli's retirement

Jan 26, 2020 at 12:40 AM

Matt Citak

Digital Media Coordinator

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Giants all-time great quarterback Eli Manning announced his retirement in a press conference Friday morning in front of family, friends, former and current teammates, Giants employees and members of the media. Many current and former players from across the league took to social media to congratulate the two-time Super Bowl MVP on an amazing career. Here are a few shoutouts to Eli from around the NFL.

Congratulations on your retirement, and a great career Eli! Not going to lie though, I wish you hadn’t won any Super Bowls.
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) January 24, 2020

From the ‘04 Draft to your great Championships, you exude class both on and off the field, I have admired your career, Eli. Much respect Champ! -- Ben. #EliManning pic.twitter.com/sLEsbC49lg
— BigBen7.com (@_BigBen7) January 24, 2020

Los Angeles Chargers QB Philip Rivers, who was part of the 2004 draft day trade that sent Eli to the Giants:

"Congratulations, Eli, on an awesome career. I always admired your steadiness and dependability over the 16 years. And of course the two unbelievable Super Bowl runs you led your team on. Congrats on a Hall of Fame career."

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10), talks with San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) after an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Diego. The Chargers won 37-14. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Congratulations to one of the fiercest competitors the league has ever seen. Man of the Year, Super Bowl champion, philanthropist, and ambassador for the game...the game won’t be the same without you my friend.#ThankYouEli pic.twitter.com/8VXoKYRrB1
— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) January 23, 2020

Thank you #10!! My teammate and brother forever! pic.twitter.com/UWCPJbJxkX
— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) January 24, 2020

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Congrats Eli on your retirement. 16 years of constant performance, reliability, humility, and passion to make those people around you better. My hat is off to you. I know how hard it is to show up everyday in the good and bad and be looked upon to lead and you did it better than anyone I’ve seen. You deserve all the praise coming your way and more. You embodied everything that’s good about this sport and will be remembered as one of the best to do it on and off the field. #10 #HOF

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Congratulations, Eli. pic.twitter.com/KjjYyWbRo5
— Roger Goodell (@nflcommish) January 23, 2020

Congrats to Eli Manning on a great career. Much respect for him as a player, competitor and person. True legend of the game.
— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) January 23, 2020

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Congratulations to my teammate and my brother Eli Manning on an incredible career. #FBF Celebrating the Hail Mary TD before halftime w/ Easy E vs Packers In The NFC Divisional Playoff Win at Lambeau Field. . . . . . . #ThankYou #Eli #10 #NewYork #Football #Giants #NFL #2 #Time #SuperBowl #Champions

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“As his brother, I have such admiration and love for him. But as a quarterback, I have incredible respect for his toughness, his accountability, his leadership skills.”

Peyton Manning shares stories, reflects on Eli Manning’s incredible career » https://t.co/Nfgfk7vVHJ pic.twitter.com/HcVPnZIsnI
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 23, 2020

Drew Brees on Eli Manning “you can not write the story of the NFL without including Eli Manning.” #giants
— Dianna (@diannaESPN) January 23, 2020

One of the Greatest to ever do it, thank you Eli Manning for being an inspiration for generations to come!Hotty Toddy ❤️ https://t.co/QR9CGvj2uz
— Laquon Treadwell (@SuccessfulQuon) January 23, 2020

What I don’t get..
Everyone always tries to minimize/belittle a lot of really good QB’s saying “yea but did he win?” or “really good QB but won’t win you a championship”

Same people turn around say Eli’s 2 SB wins aren’t enough to get him in HOF!?!?!

Eli is a 🔒 HOFer@Giants
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) January 23, 2020

Congrats Eli. Hall of Fame teammate and Player. pic.twitter.com/rNmwFPCuFE
— Davis Webb (@Davis_Webb5) January 23, 2020

I spent 365 days as a New York Football Giant.
Backing up Eli was one of the best experiences I had as a player.
Welcome to retirement Eli and congrats on a HOF career. #Elite #2Rings pic.twitter.com/l23mVwXoLn
— Sage Rosenfels (@SageRosenfels18) January 23, 2020

Eli mentions how proud he is to be a Giant and only a Giant. Eli wearing another teams colors would just be wrong. #Respect
— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) January 24, 2020

I hate QBs true enough but respect is non negotiable... salute to the #PatriotKiller Eli Manning. #JobWellDone. #Welcome2TheChickenWingsNbeerRetirementClub😎
— ROBERT MATHIS The1st (@RobertMathis98) January 22, 2020

Congrats Eli! #ThankYouEli https://t.co/NaML6Es56x
— Nick Mangold (@nickmangold) January 22, 2020

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