NFL Players React to the Passing of Legend John Madden

The NFL legend was 85 years old.

CINCINNATI — NFL legend John Madden passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning. He was 85 years old.

Countless NFL players reacted to the unfortunate news. From Bengals running back Joe Mixon to the GOAT Tom Brady—the football world mourned the loss of a legend. 

Check out some of the tributes and reactions below. 

R.I.P. John Madden🙏🏾 A True Legend!

The biggest football icon of them all 👑

Thank you for making the greatest sports game to ever be played🐐

— ⚡️Primetime!!!⚡️ (@Joe_MainMixon) December 29, 2021

A coaching legend. A broadcasting icon. Beloved by football fans everywhere.

Remembering John Madden. pic.twitter.com/6jbIl1kdZq

— NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2021

Rest In Peace to a Legend! Prayers to the Madden Family. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/4zvhu5vEUd

— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) December 29, 2021

RIP John Madden. Thank you for everything you did to impact this beautiful sport we all love. A true icon in many ways!🙏🏿

— Dj Reader (@Djread98) December 29, 2021

R.I.P. to John Madden. It was one of my greatest honors to grace the cover of your video game. Thank you for the years of joy and motivation! pic.twitter.com/4P4NKdC1gT

— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) December 29, 2021

Coach John Madden was an NFL icon, who played, coached and gave his name to a video game. But to me he offered his time, wisdom and coaching insight. I was truly blessed to have him as a mentor! RIP Coach 🙏

— Ron Rivera (@RiverboatRonHC) December 29, 2021

"The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer." -- John Madden, RIP.

🙏🏻

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— Cooper Kupp (@CooperKupp) December 29, 2021

Tom Brady with condolences to John Madden on Instagram pic.twitter.com/Mlmd5VzlXs

— Producer Derrick (@DerrickWilland) December 29, 2021

John Madden was a treasure. He was a gift. And he was an incredible friend.

RIP John🙏🏼

— Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) December 29, 2021

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