Earlier today, ESPN’s Chris Mortensen announced reported that Peyton Manning would announce his retirement tomorrow.
Filed to ESPN: Five-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning will announce his retirement Monday in Denver per source familiar with the QB's decision
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) March 6, 2016
After word of Manning’s impending retirement news made the rounds players from around the league paid tribute to Peyton on social media.
Man thank you P thank you 4 all the memories I love you man believe me I have a friend 4 life. A 9 year old fan to a teammate P G.O.A.T
— Cj Anderson (@cjandersonb22) March 6, 2016
It was an honor and a privilege Peyton. #FarewellSheriff
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 6, 2016
I'm happy the big fella is riding off in2 the Sunset…Another Super Bowl ring, some free Bud Light, Papa Johns is booming..Congrats Peyton
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 6, 2016
Now Peyton shall ride off into the sunset…. what a great career. That man in his prime was something serious!
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) March 6, 2016
#Respect pic.twitter.com/TgEg6YGUzO
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) March 6, 2016
Von Miller's message to Peyton Manning:https://t.co/QtEBqTsd48
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) March 6, 2016