Current, Former Bucs React to Tragic Deaths of Kobe Bryant, Daughter Gianna

The sports world is mourning Sunday, as NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among five people killed in a helicopter crash in California.

The tragic news shook the entire sports community, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers family was no different.

Both current and former players took to social media as the news unfolded to voice their reactions and send condolences to all who were impacted by the tragedy:

My Condolences and Prayers go out to @kobebryant family. My heart is so sad and hurting as I try to come to grips with this tragedy. God knows our pain and I pray healing for all of us who knew him. 😢😢😢
— Derrick Brooks (@DBrooks55) January 26, 2020

I’m at a loss for words. @kobebryant was a long-time friend, an inspiration and we shared our first ever commercial @espn together as professionals. I love you forever #RIPMAMBA pic.twitter.com/QpLG37cpdg
— Keyshawn Johnson (@keyshawn) January 26, 2020

It’s no way! No way...
— Mike Edwards (@M__Edwards7) January 26, 2020

Man this so crazy! RIP Kobe Bryant.
— OJ Howard (@TheRealOjHoward) January 26, 2020

This thing we call life is crazy. RIP Mamba
— Donovan Smith (@DSmith_76) January 26, 2020

RIP to the Black Mamba.
— TJ LOGAN (@T_Ocho8) January 26, 2020

Rip to the goat 😔
— Mazzi Wilkins (@mazzi_inc) January 26, 2020

The NFL released a statement, as well:

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— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2020