NFL players react to John Saunders' death
The sports world lost a broadcasting legend Wednesday when ESPN anchor John Saunders passed away at the age of 61 after 30 years on the air.
While Saunders was never solely focused on the NFL in his career, his work in all sports made a lasting impression on many of the league's players:
Most ESPN personalities r tough 2 like..But John Saunders was somebody you couldn't help but love.. The sports world will certainly miss him
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 10, 2016
Completely crushed to hear of John Saunders passing..a tremendous friend & mentor to me @ESPN.I will miss him dearly pic.twitter.com/5SevrPRKCM
— Keyshawn Johnson (@keyshawn) August 10, 2016
Prayers up for John Saunders family and loved ones. #RIP
— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) August 10, 2016
It was an honor to have this moment with a Legend on this special night , RIP John Saunders pic.twitter.com/UlU3vM1xyV
— Darron Lee (@DLeeMG8) August 10, 2016
My condolences go out to John Saunders family and friends. He will truly be missed.#Legend
— Cj Spiller (@CJSPILLER) August 10, 2016
Praying for the family and loved ones of John Saunders! He was a staple in the world of sports broadcasting, and will be deeply missed! 🙏🏾
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) August 10, 2016
Rip John Saunders
— Bennie Fowler (@b_fowler13) August 10, 2016