The tragic story of Aaron Hernandez came to an end Wednesday morning when the former NFL star committed suicide in his prison cell. As you might expect, the news drew a mixed reaction from players across the National Football League.
Current and former players — some of whom played at the same time as Hernandez — took to Twitter to express their thoughts.
I thought he was about to appeal his case. Wow https://t.co/XFm6DzGzC6
— ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) April 19, 2017
R.I.P Aaron Hernandez
— SAVAG£ (@ClaudePelon) April 19, 2017
#RIP Aaron Hernandez…something doesn't feel right about him committing suicide…#prayingfor…
GOOD MORNING TO ALL…
— Ike Taylor (@Ike_SwagginU) April 19, 2017
RIP Aaron Hernandez
— Dorin Dickerson (@scorindorin) April 19, 2017
— Mike Wallace (@Wallace17_daKid) April 19, 2017
Man that just hit home. Extremely thankful to be here. In all our circumstances I pray we all find comfort in a higher source.
— LaRoy Reynolds (@LetItReign52) April 19, 2017
Waking up to terrible news. If you have a chance to right your wrongs. Please jump at the opportunity turn over a new leaf and live!
— Jerel Worthy (@I_AM_Worthy99) April 19, 2017
Just days ago, Hernandez was acquitted of murdering two men outside a Boston nightclub in 2012. The former New England Patriot was serving a life sentence for being convicted of killing Odin Lloyd in 2013, but his attorney recently expressed confidence that Hernandez would get out of prison.
Jail officials say Hernandez gave no indication he intended to harm himself. You can read more details here.
