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Tom Brady gets cool retirement tribute from Julian Edelman

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 1/29/22

Tom Brady’s impending retirement shook the NFL world, and many were quick to offer tributes to the legendary quarterback. Fittingly, one of the first to do so was Brady’s favorite target.

Julian Edelman posted a message to Brady on Twitter, and the former Patriots receiver kept it simple: “Thanks for the memories, babe.”

Thanks for the memories, babe. @TomBrady pic.twitter.com/lCqCVn13tI

— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) January 29, 2022

Edelman and Brady were incredibly close during their time together in New England. Edelman became Brady’s favorite receiver, putting together three 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Brady was so fond of Edelman that the wide receiver was apparently one of the players Brady tried to recruit to Tampa with him.

Brady’s retirement decision went public on Saturday. Given how close they are, Edelman may have had some inkling that this was coming.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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