Following the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2021, which included former Broncos Peyton Manning and John Lynch, many of their former teammates, coaches and the figures from around the sports world took to social media to react to the news.
Here are several of the most prominent posts:
Congrats, Peyton, on your first-ballot HOF selection!!
— John Elway (@johnelway) February 7, 2021
Your legacy will never leave this game.
I appreciate all you did for the Broncos, the way you worked and the way you competed.
We could not have done it without you!! pic.twitter.com/yXT2GUqrhE
“I’m so thankful to everybody in Denver who supported us.” @ProFootballHOF S @JohnLynch49ers has a message for ya, #BroncosCountry! pic.twitter.com/NrJnrli1Ng
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) February 7, 2021
Congrats, Peyton, on your first-ballot HOF selection!!
— John Elway (@johnelway) February 7, 2021
Your legacy will never leave this game.
I appreciate all you did for the Broncos, the way you worked and the way you competed.
We could not have done it without you!! pic.twitter.com/yXT2GUqrhE
With Peyton Manning & @johnlynch49ers’ elections to the @ProFootballHOF tonight, no NFL team has more PFHOF selections in the last five years than the Broncos (6). pic.twitter.com/4jNoi54AEW
— Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) February 7, 2021
Congratulations @JohnLynch49ers!! So happy for you my friend!! https://t.co/LnHr5Ego2f
— Steve Atwater (@SteveAtwater27) February 7, 2021
Tonight, we raise a cup of Gatorade to the Sheriff. 🥂
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) February 7, 2021
Congrats to Peyton Manning on being selected to the @ProFootballHOF! pic.twitter.com/JD6Qj7uVHd
Congrats to Peyton Manning on his selection to the Pro Football Hall of Fame!
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) February 7, 2021
As a native son, it was an honor to see how he represented his city, family, and teams throughout his remarkable career! pic.twitter.com/4VXBkujCzi
There was never a doubt.
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 7, 2021
Peyton Manning is officially a first-ballot Hall of Famer. pic.twitter.com/F9ykCap4T6
Canton-bound. 🚘@JohnLynch49ers x #PFHOF21 pic.twitter.com/GHLZjtP8eT
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) February 7, 2021
Congratulations Peyton!! Easy decision!! It's official my friend! https://t.co/Vi2StV0h2G
— Steve Atwater (@SteveAtwater27) February 7, 2021
Peyton’s son Marshall. The smile says it all!! Hall of Fame time pic.twitter.com/2hYJFa7Dgb
— Brandon Stokley (@bstokley14) February 7, 2021
I am humbled and honored. #PFHOF21 pic.twitter.com/Hq5UzNmb7n
— John Lynch (@JohnLynch49ers) February 7, 2021
18 my guy https://t.co/ZvUWsou3vC
— Cj Anderson (@cjandersonb22) February 7, 2021
Congratulations, @JohnLynch49ers!
— Stanford Football (@StanfordFball) February 7, 2021
A Cardinal legend and now a member of the @ProFootballHOF!#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/P5aDzmVw6v
So awesome to see two former teammates Peyton Manning and @JohnLynch49ers go into the hall!
— Tyler Polumbus (@Tyler_Polumbus) February 7, 2021
Congratulations, @JohnLynch49ers!!
— BroncosOffField (@BroncosOffField) February 7, 2021
A @ProFootballHOF resume both on and off the field 👏 #PFHOF21 x #BeAChampion pic.twitter.com/kqqMxiwMeI
HALL-OF-FAMER PEYTON MANNING.
— Tennessee Athletics (@Vol_Sports) February 7, 2021
The Sheriff is headed to the @ProFootballHOF.
He will be the third Tennessee Volunteer to be enshrined in Canton.https://t.co/HQIT5W95Kq
Congratulations to John Lynch on his induction into the @ProFootballHOF A class man and a great football player John exemplifies everything you would expect in a Hall of Famer on and off the field. I am proud to have coached him! pic.twitter.com/fsVUJahPsE
— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) February 7, 2021
Congrats to my fellow @Nationwide partner Peyton Manning on being named to the @NFL Class of 21 for the @ProFootballHOF. A well-deserved honor for an amazing career on the field. Enjoyed watching you play for so many years and getting to know you off the field as well. pic.twitter.com/AJhH1BVkg6
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) February 7, 2021
It was a slam dunk but congrats to Peyton Manning on being selected to the @ProFootballHOF.
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) February 7, 2021
Congrats to John Lynch for his selection to the Pro Football Hall of Fame pic.twitter.com/dS2Mjp4YBi
— trey wingo (@wingoz) February 7, 2021
Canton-bound on the first ballot!
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) February 7, 2021
Congratulations to Peyton Manning on his election into the Pro Football Hall of Fame 🐐 pic.twitter.com/D42u6Tdny6
One of the classiest human beings I’ve ever know. Congratulations @JohnLynch49ers, you arrived. https://t.co/AH3n68OBiC
— Vic Lombardiᴰʳ (@VicLombardi) February 7, 2021
Congrats 👏 to the moody kid on far right! 😉
— Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherWDSU) February 7, 2021
Native New Orleanian Peyton Manning 2021 @ProFootballHOF
Peyton not happy hanging out w/the Mackel twins and their weird ‘jams’ swim shorts. 😂
Little kid Eli on far left.
Cooper to cool 😎 to hang out with us.
📸 = @LakeviewJudy pic.twitter.com/hSSO8Ru8iV
Congratulations to Peyton Manning for being selected to the Pro Football #HallOfFame!
— uchealth (@uchealth) February 7, 2021
Peyton’s commitment and dedication to Colorado goes beyond words. His attitude off the field earned him the respect and admiration of everyone he encountered, especially our patients. pic.twitter.com/KHYErKEvkS
