The NFL world reacted on Tuesday to the news of John Madden’s death.
The Pro Football Hall of Famer died unexpectedly Tuesday morning at the age of 85. He won a Super Bowl as the head coach of the Raiders. Later, his fame grew to his excellence as a broadcaster, and then as the name behind the best and most popular video game.
Here were some of the reactions around the NFL to Madden’s death:
An icon to the game of football
Rest In Peace https://t.co/y9LlqN5xBX— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) December 29, 2021
Absolute legend amongst legends.
Rest In Peace Mr. Madden.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) 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 to the legend and Hall of Famer John Madden pic.twitter.com/kU05xxrk56
— Bruce Arians (@BruceArians) December 29, 2021
He represented everything that's good about our game.@Raiders #BOOM pic.twitter.com/v7reM5Z6k7
— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) December 29, 2021
Rest In Peace John Madden, one of the most influential figures in sports history https://t.co/o3Xpj9V7qB
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) December 29, 2021
I’m incredibly saddened to hear this. I’m kind of surprised at my emotion.
RIP John Madden https://t.co/0uRBsEfBht— Frank Caliendo (@FrankCaliendo) December 29, 2021
OMG the greatest analyst of all time of any sport passed today – JOHN MADDEN – In the world of TV it doesn’t get any better than Coach Madden – legend -icon & GOAT / Pls May Coach Madden RIP ! @TheMontagGroup @CBSSports
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) December 29, 2021
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones lauded Madden for his great impact on football.
Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones: “I am not aware of anyone who has made a more meaningful impact on the National Football League than John Madden, and I know of no one who loved the game more.” pic.twitter.com/woRffvTwox
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 29, 2021
There are few figures who have been better ambassadors for a sport than Madden was for football. His influence and popularity were enormous.
Photo: Dec 6, 2012; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders former coach John Madden poses with his Hall of Fame bust during halftime of the game against the Denver Broncos at the O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
