NFL community reacts to Muhammad Ali's death
Some athletes' impact is so great, they transcend the barriers between sports and inspire generation after generation.
Muhammad Ali, who died at age 74 on Friday, was one of those rare sportsmen, and the impression he left on the NFL was no exception to his legacy.
Players, coaches, and media members expressed their appreciation for "The Greatest."
I met #Ali once. He was a great role model and a great man. Sending my thoughts and prayers to his family tonight.
— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) June 4, 2016
"The world has lost a great Champion. Muhammad Ali, lover of human beings, a warrior for the fight against discrimination...a great friend."
— Jim Brown (@JimBrownNFL32) June 4, 2016
"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life" #RIPAli @ West… https://t.co/4lOl4KAh1b
— Von Miller (@Millerlite40) June 4, 2016
Float like a butterfly sting, like a bee. His legend will live on.
— Vernon Davis (@VernonDavis85) June 4, 2016
The Champ. Always. Forever.
— Vontae Davis (@vontaedavis) June 4, 2016
Rest in peace, @MuhammadAli. #Legend pic.twitter.com/0BftMcNVbk
Saddened to hear the passing of #MuhammadAli. Rest easy, Champ.
— Bruce Arians (@BruceArians) June 4, 2016
Ali mindset has & will always be a big influence for me! RIP 🐐 #Legend
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) June 4, 2016
Greatest of All Time.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 4, 2016
Inspiration.
Legend.
Rest in Peace Champ.#Ali
Ali will truly be missed by all...... pic.twitter.com/5kGccwka9j
— DeAngelo Hall (@DeAngeloHall23) June 4, 2016
Sad day! We loss one of the greatest competitors to walk this earth. Left us with memories that'll last forever! RIP Muhammad Ali! #TheGOAT
— Tavon Austin (@Tayaustin01) June 4, 2016
The greatest there ever was #RIP pic.twitter.com/XnxZIA7lck
— Cordy Glenn (@cordyglenn77) June 4, 2016
Legends never Die. Live in Peace @MuhammadAli #GOAT #TheGreatest
— Justin Tuck (@JustinTuck) June 4, 2016
I will never forget the day I spent some time with the "greatest"!
— Ron Jaworski (@jawsespn) June 4, 2016
RIP my friend.
Sad, sad day for me today. A true pioneer, great leader, & one of a kind person. 😪 #RIPChamp #MuhammadAli
— Marquise Goodwin (@flashg88dwin) June 4, 2016
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