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Often described as their toughest teammate, Julian Edelman gets a show of love after announcing his retirement.

Apr 13, 2021 at 01:35 PM

Angelique Fiske

Lifestyle Editor

Julian Edelman walked away from the game he loves on Monday, and since making his announcement, love has poured in from across Patriots Nation and the NFL at-large.

Edelman was a force and a fan-favorite and based on the reaction from his former teammates, celebrities, fans, fellow NFL players and everyone in between, he will be missed out on the football field. From guys like Devin McCourty and David Andrews, who spent their entire NFL careers playing alongside Edelman to iconic celebrity chef Guy Fieri, there was no shortage of love for Jules.

Check out what folks had to say about Edelman's career below.

Foxboro Forever pic.twitter.com/x3SDDPJoTX
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) April 12, 2021

🐿 https://t.co/j2wWcKTIfn
— The Gilly Lock (@BumpNrunGilm0re) April 12, 2021

🐿🐿 #JE11 #respect
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) April 12, 2021

I Enjoyed it all brotha! I'll be waiting for my invite to the ceremony✊🏾💪🏾 🐿 https://t.co/WUACVNUasX
— Dont'a Hightower (@zeus30hightower) April 12, 2021

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Honored to have shared the field with this dude!!! Tough as nails 🐿 (Jmac) https://t.co/qteRiJh1W1
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) April 13, 2021

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Yøu’ll be missed øn the field brother‼️#Edelman #Patriots https://t.co/NsW3hwMI2r
— Cameron 1 Newton (@CameronNewton) April 13, 2021

Got to work with one of the best everyday at practice. King of the slot 👑 🐿
— J Jones (@Jonathan_Jones2) April 12, 2021

Been around a lot of players throughout my time in the NFL. All of them the best competitors. But none compares to @Edelman11 you were an inspiration early in my career, a hell of a freaking teammate and someone to call me brother for the rest of our lives. Congrats brother.
— Chris Hogan (@ChrisHogan_15) April 12, 2021

S/o to Jules one time..

- “You probably never won this much huh? Don’t worry bout it, we don’t start playin ball til November anyway”
😂 🙏🏾

Congrats brother @Edelman11
— Flash (@JOSH_GORDONXII) April 12, 2021

During my stint w the Pats Julian Edelman stood out to me. I always prided myself on being a hard worker and getting in the facility early. First day I walk in Julian was sweating already having paid a ball boy to come in early and throw him 200 passes. #patriots
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) April 12, 2021

Congrats on one hell of a career brutha! Can’t wait to see what’s next for ya @Edelman11! https://t.co/YVbQqfXmPO
— Guy Fieri (@GuyFieri) April 12, 2021

Boston through and through ☘️🏈

Thank you, @Edelman11 pic.twitter.com/DwDfZRZakb
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 12, 2021

We salute you, @Edelman11! https://t.co/mOgtJ3SdxI
— New England Revolution (@NERevolution) April 12, 2021

Steel > wheels. Just saying.

A competitor for the ages. Best of luck in your retirement, @Edelman11! https://t.co/TVmpDVtdbQ pic.twitter.com/3a3n3mpW2r
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 13, 2021

Julian was a nightmare to punt to.. fearless.. shifty.. great vision.. explosive.. actually took one to the crib against us..

This video is beautiful. pic.twitter.com/jgCTeBj01o
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 12, 2021

Legend ! Grew up watching you . Blessed that I was in a position to talk to you and watch you work during camp . Respect! 🐐 https://t.co/di8tUDEaLN
— AJ Brown (@1kalwaysopen_) April 12, 2021

Yes, I am crying. https://t.co/M5smZfGsHu
— Jared Haibon (@haibon_jared) April 12, 2021

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