The Squeeze: The football world celebrates Steve Atwater's Hall of Fame election

Feb 02, 2020 at 12:29 PM

It's probably safe to say all of Broncos Country is still on cloud nine after Steve Atwater was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Sunday. But it was not just Broncos fans who were elated about the news — many of Atwater's former teammates and NFL colleagues from around the league, as well as younger members of the NFL fraternity, reached out to him over social media to express their joy for him.

The wait is over!!

Welcome to Canton, @SteveAtwater27!#PFHOF20 pic.twitter.com/FAon2IjfNU
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) February 1, 2020

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All. The. Feels. 🧡

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Nothing beats watching these NFL legends get the knock into the @ProFootballHOF they’ve been waiting their whole lives for ❤️

From BR x @Ford pic.twitter.com/9uTpLxpzdE
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 2, 2020

Congrats to my brotha, teammate and friend @SteveAtwater27 on his induction into the @ProFootballHOF. Welcome to the club!!#HOF
— Terrell Davis (@Terrell_Davis) February 2, 2020

Congratulations to my teammate @SteveAtwater27 ! Well deserved! https://t.co/86j4Zjhnd8
— Karl Mecklenburg CSP, NFL (@KarlMecklenburg) February 2, 2020

Congratulations Steve Atwater! It is about time that the Smiling Assassin entered the Hall. An amazing leader and teammate who redefined the position. #milehighsalute #HOF2020
— Ed McCaffrey (@87ed) February 2, 2020

Man I’m so excited for my teammate @SteveAtwater27 Great player and even better man! Congrats my brother!
— mark schlereth (@markschlereth) February 1, 2020

Congratulations to all of the @ProFootballHOF new class ,really happy for @SteveAtwater27 a true class act,his wife and my wife @gbutler0213 really connected
— leroy butler (@leap36) February 1, 2020

You’re going to wear this soon. I called it last year because I know what you’ve accomplished. Welcome to Canton ✊🏾. @SteveAtwater27 @Broncos —> brotherhood @ProFootballHOF #nfl #halloffame #goldjacketgang #hof2020 pic.twitter.com/roiIIlJGta
— Andre Reed (@Andre_Reed83) February 2, 2020

Congrats to @SteveAtwater27 for making the @ProFootballHOF!!! #1989NFLDraft #SWC
— Eric Metcalf (@EricMetcalf21) February 2, 2020

Congrats to @SteveAtwater27 on his induction into the @ProFootballHOF . I remember keeping my head on swivel during my first game as a rookie on MNF vs @Broncos 😅 #nervous https://t.co/b0yZBKUcCB
— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) February 2, 2020

Congrats Steve @SteveAtwater27 , I’ll never forget when I first met you I thought you were a D end lol
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) February 2, 2020

Congratulations to @SteveAtwater27 on being inducted into the HOF. Much deserved brother.
— Derek Wolfe (@Derek_Wolfe95) February 2, 2020

Congrats @SteveAtwater27! Legendary!
— Bradley Chubb (@astronaut) February 1, 2020

@SteveAtwater27 YESSIR STEVE I TOLD YOU! That’s how we coming! Congrats man!!!! “Silent Assassin” is in!! https://t.co/0dMnL2cbTd
— William (@PhillyWill11) February 2, 2020

Man so happy for such an amazing person congrats @SteveAtwater27 https://t.co/9FlEupH78N
— Shelby Harris (@ShelbyHarris93) February 2, 2020

Truly an amazing honor. Couldn’t be happier for such an amazing football player and humble man. Congratulations to the Atwater family! #Welldeserved #HallOfFame #2020

IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING! https://t.co/v0TOB8mPkM
— Orlando Franklin (@OFranklin74) February 1, 2020

ABOUT DAM TIME ! Nobody more deserving . Appreciate everything OG @SteveAtwater27 https://t.co/xfbESEIpnc
— Bradley Roby (@BradRoby_1) February 1, 2020

Sickkkkk. And @SteveAtwater27 . So dope!!!
— Eric Weddle (@weddlesbeard) February 1, 2020

The next steps begin

Now, the preparations for Atwater's enshrinement begin. On Sunday, Atwater and the rest of the Class of 2020 meet with the sculptor who will make their bronze busts. Take a behind-the-scenes look at Atwater's first full day as a Hall of Famer below.

“Am I dreaming?” @SteveAtwater27 as he signs HOF 2020 under his name. @Broncos | #PFHOF20 pic.twitter.com/k6iQFLc37k
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) February 2, 2020

DBs @SteveAtwater27 & @tpolamalu going through the measurement circuit for their HOF Bronzed Busts.#PFHOF20 | @Broncos | @steelers pic.twitter.com/3cZsz7zdh2
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) February 2, 2020

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The Squeeze: The football world celebrates Steve Atwater's Hall of Fame election

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