Former teammates, NFL players post reactions to Will Smith's death on Twitter
The NFL community took to Twitter to mourn former Saints defensive end Will Smith, who was shot and killed in New Orleans late Saturday night. Former teammates and other players and coaches from around the league shared their shock and condolences for Smith's family.
Smith, 34, was a first-round pick by the Saints in 2004 out of Ohio State. He led the Saints with 13.0 sacks in the 2009 season when they won the Super Bowl.
Sick to my stomach! This one hurts
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) April 10, 2016
Are you freaking serious man!!!!
— rafael bush (@rbush36) April 10, 2016
Heavy Hearts w the senseless passing of our Team Capt. Will Smith. Pray for his wife's recovery and their children. pic.twitter.com/VomR0Sut6M
— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) April 10, 2016
Wowwwwww R.I.P. #WILLSMITH God Bless his kids don't wish that on anyone man wtf LIFE IS SHORT MAN #PRAYEVERYDAY
— Junior Galette (@JovaisG) April 10, 2016
I didn't get along with him at all but it feels as if my own brother died idc I don't wish death on my worst ENEMY I BEEN TO ICU TWICE #Rip
— Junior Galette (@JovaisG) April 10, 2016
Words can't express how much I will miss my teammate and friend Will Smith! With a heavy heart I'm praying hard for his wife and family...
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) April 10, 2016
Devastated. Lord please be with the Smith family at this tragic time. Nonsense man...
— Mark Ingram II (@MarkIngram22) April 10, 2016
RIP WILL SMITH.. #NewOrleans
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) April 10, 2016
It's crazy to hear the news about Will Smith. It saddens me to see a senseless act of violence. Pray for the Smith Family. #STOPTHEVIOLENCE
— ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) April 10, 2016
