SAINTS

Teammates and rivals congratulate Drew Brees on a well-earned retirement

John Sigler

USA TODAY Sports

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 30: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints is congratulated by Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks after their game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 30, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans won the game 25-20. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Salute to a legend. That's the message from dozens of Drew Brees' teammates and peers across the league upon announcing his retirement, with New Orleans Saints standouts and NFL icons past and present each taking time to shout out No. 9. Everyone from Zach Strief to Russell Wilson chimed in. Here are the last reactions to Brees' big news:

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