The death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant shook the football world as well.
NFL stars took to social media to pay their respects to one of the sporting world's most accomplished and cerebral athletes.
Among them was New England Patriots quarterback and six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.
We miss you already Kobe ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) January 26, 2020
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield was devastated to learn of Bryant's death.
Man not Kobe... Prayers to his family and friends! #RIPMamba
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) January 26, 2020
News of Bryant's death went public during the Pro Bowl. A moment of silence was observed at Camping World Stadium before the crowd broke out in a "Kobe" chant.
A moment of silence held here at the Pro Bowl to honor Kobe Bryant, followed by chants of “Kobe” pic.twitter.com/AWy62mirtO
— Omar Ruiz (@OmarDRuiz) January 26, 2020
Pro Bowl players absolutely gutted over Kobe Bryant news. Mark Ingram continues to check his phone while asking me questions on validity of the news here on the sidelines. Derrick Henry said just yesterday he was asked to name undisputed GOAT in a sport and he said Kobe.
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) January 26, 2020
“That’s a legend. He did so much for the game of basketball. A lot of people looked to Kobe Bryant, including myself.”
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 26, 2020
Lamar Jackson on Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/7guQmmGgAE
24 @kobebryant luv pic.twitter.com/Y85rm46DaL
— Jamal Adams (@Prez) January 26, 2020
Just don’t have the words.... #Kobe
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) January 26, 2020
Wow! I’m shocked & sad! #24 #8
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) January 26, 2020
Bryant was born in Philadelphia and was a strong supporter of the hometown Eagles. Bryant once attended an NBA game in 2005 wearing a Donovan McNabb jersey.
Prayers and blessing to the @kobebryant family. Such a devastating time right now. A great friend, mentor to all,positive role model and teacher of the game. Words can’t express my feeling for him as a person, father and player. It hurts. RIP Black Mamba pic.twitter.com/qDCB5BObv7
— Donovan McNabb (@donovanjmcnabb) January 26, 2020
Eagles tight end Zach Ertz called Bryant his childhood hero.
This news is killing me today... My childhood hero gone too soon. Better believe I got him!! RIP MAMBA #EpicSh*t pic.twitter.com/DNFAMD18N4
— Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86) January 26, 2020
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 26, 2020
Incredibly sad news about @kobebryant Prayers and condolences to his family. #RIPMamba 🙏 ❤️
— Brett Favre (@BrettFavre) January 26, 2020
I can’t stop crying
— Victor Cruz (@TeamVic) January 26, 2020
Can’t be true.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 26, 2020
Just can’t be.
Truly truly horrific.
Rest In Peace Kobe.
No Words. #RIPMamba #RIPGianna 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/1xPlgGVmBP
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) January 26, 2020
