The Sheriff participated in his last rodeo Monday.
Denver Broncos and former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning officially announced his retirement to the world in front of a packed house full of media members and his teammates.
Ever since word escaped of Manning’s call to the Broncos to inform them of his retirement plans, NFL players, coaches and basically the sports world flooded social media with their congratulations, comments (mostly good) and tributes to the legendary quarterback.
Here are some of our favorites.
A rare moment caught on film, Manning is “Dabbing” courtesy of linebacker Brandon Marshall.
He hasn’t played an official game in over a year, but Victor Cruz pays tribute to his quarterback’s brother.
We did say mostly good. This is quite the stinger coming from DeAngelo Williams.
DeAngelo Williams recently called out Bill Belichick.
His latest target? No. 18: https://t.co/JV5pB4RlO6 pic.twitter.com/5LuoUxf5w6
— ESPN (@espn) March 7, 2016
No tail between the legs, Cam Newton comes out of his shell to post this this heartfelt message.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCqfPpUETEi/?taken-by=cameron1newton
Patrick Peterson isn’t shy to use the term GOAT when praising Manning.
Only Peyton can pull off a Forrest Gump quote during a press conference lol #GOAT #Classic
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) March 7, 2016
From one of the greats in the acting industry, Rob Lowe spells his thoughts eloquently.
Peyton Manning's farewell speech: a clinic on class, gratitude, humor, intellect and emotion. Football's GOAT ambassador moves on. #18
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) March 7, 2016
They only played together for two years, but DeMarcus Ware seems to have developed a strong bond.
P money, it was much better beside u than against u bro. Humbly honored. #WorldChampion #ManningMonday #Sheriff pic.twitter.com/pvVv2z23Fn
— D-Ware (@DeMarcusWare) March 7, 2016
Which quarterback will Tom Brady avidly study now?
"Every game he has played, I have watched…I have file folders of his plays."- Tom Brady on Peyton Manning https://t.co/Kf8wSQgsLE
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) March 7, 2016
Manning speaks on behalf of Patriots fans.
In retirement Peyton Manning will miss battles with Belichick, handshakes with Brady and… https://t.co/yMNsGdbmlR pic.twitter.com/Qby2AVI3pa
— Nick O'Malley (@nickjomalley) March 7, 2016
Admit that the Nationwide jingle is going through your head right now.
Thank you #18 for 18 unforgettable seasons. #PeytonManning pic.twitter.com/5RuMN8TWj3
— Nationwide (@Nationwide) March 7, 2016
Mark Ingram’s quarterback isn’t too shabby either.
Just a class act and great ambassador of football!! The man, the myth, the legend, the GOAT!! #Salute
— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) March 7, 2016
No kiss this time around from Papa John?
The game will never be the same. #PeytonManning #Legend pic.twitter.com/8l0acbLNPc
— Papa Johns (@PapaJohns) March 7, 2016
J.J. Watt and Manning only faced each other twice.
It was an honor and a privilege Peyton. #FarewellSheriff
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 6, 2016
From one Hall of Fame quarterback to future Hall of Famer.
Peyton was everything we thought he was and even more – for our team & community. What an AMAZING career & we're thankful he was a Bronco!!
— John Elway (@johnelway) March 6, 2016
Drafted from the same class way back in the day, is a Charles Woodson/Manning classic.
“He’s certainly one of the great ones.”
Peyton Manning saves date for class reunion with Charles Woodson in Canton #Raiders #Broncos https://t.co/crMD1V8tmA pic.twitter.com/bIi7X4ELdK
— Levi Damien (@LeviDamien) March 6, 2016