Drew Brees became the NFL's all-time passing yards leader on Monday night against the Washington Redskins on a 62-yard touchdown strike to Tre'Quan Smith. It is the latest milestone for Brees, who will go down as one of the best signal callers in the history of the NFL.
Since breaking the record, NFL stars and legends have come out to send their congratulations to Brees for breaking the record.
First and foremost, let's take a look at Peyton Manning's message to Brees. He had held the record prior to Brees breaking it.
Peyton Manning’s message to Drew Brees 💀
(via @Saints)https://t.co/5PHw0NrQQw
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 9, 2018
Russell Wilson, the Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback, sent out a heartfelt thank you to Brees for representing the short NFL quarterbacks in the league.
Drew… you have inspired me. Grateful for you for doing it for the "Short Guys." @DrewBrees
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) October 9, 2018
Another NFL star and legend, Dan Marino, also took to his Twitter account to send congrats to Brees.
That was special @drewbrees and doing it with a touchdown! Congratulations
— Dan Marino (@DanMarino) October 9, 2018
Jim Kelly, another NFL Hall of Fame quarterback, was the next up to send out a message to Brees.
Congratulation to one of the all time great QB’s of our time. He’s a better person then he is a QB if you can imagine that. Young men , take notice. Be like a Drew Brees. Congrats 9 ,… https://t.co/mmRNBggLGG
— Jim Kelly (@JimKelly1212) October 9, 2018
Here are a few more that trickled in. There are plenty that we will miss, but here are a few of them.
https://twitter.com/TheWorldof_AJ/status/1049473835186163712
Drew Brees been that guy for awhile now man that was a special moment 🙏🏾
— Eli Apple (@EliApple) October 9, 2018
Congratulations to my #Purdue alumni Drew Brees in becoming the NFL ALL TIME LEADING PASSER IN YARDS IN LEAGUE HISTORY! Boiler up!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Rod Woodson (@RodWoodson26) October 9, 2018
It’s crazy I was 10 feet away when Drew Brees popped his shoulder out of place my rookie year. It was one of the most horrific sounds I’ve ever heard. Now he’s the all time leading passer in history. Congrats Breezy love ya man
— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) October 9, 2018
Congratulations to Drew Brees. Setting the all time record for Passing Yards with a 62 yd TD pass is such a fitting way to make history.
— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) October 9, 2018
NEW ORLEANS DESERVES IT, Drew You are a GOAT!!! 504 Hero
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) October 9, 2018
Even the best basketball player in the world, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, got in on the party, sending his congratulations to Brees via Twitter.
Salute @drewbrees!! Congrats on the achievement/milestone. Sheesh that’s a lot of passing yards!! 🙏🏾🏈👑
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 9, 2018
Legendary, congrats @drewbrees! 🐐 keep it going. 🙌🏾
— James Harden (@JHarden13) October 9, 2018
Only fitting THAT is how @drewbrees breaks the all time yardage record!!! Congrats to one of the best EVA!!! Glad I was around to witness his greatness!!
— Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) October 9, 2018
You deserve all of this my man… Proud to call you my friend @drewbrees . That’s Mr Goat you 🐐
— Thurman Thomas (@thurmanthomas) October 9, 2018
No. 1 in all-time passing yards…congrats 9 ✊🏽 @drewbrees pic.twitter.com/ayVd389T8z
— Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) October 9, 2018
Congrats @drewbrees! What a way to set the record. Awesome to have your family there to enjoy that moment. #Respect
— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) October 9, 2018
New Orleans legend @drewbrees no one deserves this more than you. 🐐🐐🐐
— G1 Savage (@kennyvaccaro) October 9, 2018
Houston Texans' star pass rusher J.J. Watt was another current NFL star to congratulate Brees on his new record.
Incredible @drewbrees!!! #Legend
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) October 9, 2018
One of the best tight ends ever to play the game of football also chimed in from retirement.
Congrats @drewbrees! It’s been incredible to watch. They better start talking about you when they say best of all time. I know I am. 👍🏽
— Tony Gonzalez (@TonyGonzalez88) October 9, 2018
Ben Roethlisberger happily sent a congratulatory message of his own.
Congrats @drewbrees! One of the best to ever do it! You're an amazing football player and even better man, husband & father! — Ben.
— BigBen7.com (@_BigBen7) October 9, 2018
There are countless other social media messages coming in for Brees. We can't get to all of them, but these are just a few to show how respected Brees is. Not only is he an amazing quarterback, but he is also one of the nicest athletes and most respectful athletes to ever play a professional sport.
Congratulations Drew Brees; you deserve this record!
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