Following the news of the death of retired NFL linebacker Junior Seau, the football community took to Twitter to remember the man and the player.
RIP Junior Seau. bit.ly/Jfc46y twitter.com/nfl/status/197…
— NFL (@nfl) May 2, 2012
All of us are deeply saddened about Junior Seau, a great player loved by teammates who also worked hard to serve his community. …
— Roger Goodell (@nflcommish) May 2, 2012
… Junior and his family will remain in our thoughts.
— Roger Goodell (@nflcommish) May 2, 2012
So sad to hear about Jr Seau. Junebug. Buddy. The greatest teammate a young guy could ask for. This is a sad day. He will be missed greatly.
— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) May 2, 2012
My prayers and condolences to the family of one of the NFL’s greatest linebackers to ever play the game.. Junior Seau.. R.I.P
— Chad Ochocinco (@ochocinco) May 2, 2012
Not Junior Seau! He was my idol growing up. True professional and role model to all. Rest In Peace Mr. Seau.
— Victor Cruz (@TeamVic) May 2, 2012
We shared a lot of laughs from our AFC West battles when I saw Junior before he was inducted into the Chargers HOF in November.
— John Elway (@johnelway) May 2, 2012
The entire Dolphins family sends condolences to the family, friends and former teammates of Junior Seau. twitter.com/MiamiDolphins/…
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 2, 2012
The #49ers send their deepest condolences to Junior Seau’s family & the Chargers. Read a statement from Jim Harbaugh: bit.ly/IFcA2u
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) May 2, 2012
WOW. There are no words. RIP a great legend in Junior Seau. My prayers to his kids.
— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) May 3, 2012
R.I.P Junior Seau played linebacker the way the game invented the position 2 be played…on & off the field!!! Thanx 4 the inspiration. KB53
— keith bulluck (@kbull53) May 3, 2012
Our heartfelt thoughts & prayers go out to Junior’s family & his many friends who will mourn this loss
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) May 2, 2012
Don’t think anyone truly understands how hard it is to play in this league. Seau played 20yrs. 1 of the greatest of our gen. Rest peacefully
— Chris Ogbonnaya (@ChrisOgbonnaya) May 2, 2012
Wow shocked right now, I tapped Juniors picture every single day before heading out to practice at USC. R.I.P. to a legend n awesome person.
— Brian Cushing (@briancushing56) May 2, 2012
Seau is the one and only autograph I have ever got in my life. I wrote him a letter when I was in high school he sent me a picture and a hat
— eric barton (@ericbarton50) May 2, 2012
I’m honored to have called Junior Seau a friend.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 3, 2012
Thoughts and prayers going out to the family and loved ones of Junior Seau.Rest In Peace to one of football’s hardest workers
— Santonio Holmes (@santonio10) May 2, 2012
RIP Junior Seau you will be greatly missed #55 #NE #PatsNation
— Deion Branch #84 (@deionbranch84) May 2, 2012
Junior Seau was one of the most inspirational people I have ever met. He was a great leader, teammate, and friend. He will be missed.
— DOUG FLUTIE (@DougFlutie) May 2, 2012
RIP junior seau #55 prayers out to his family and loved ones #legend
— Kyle Williams (@KyleWilliams_10) May 2, 2012
My prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Junior Seau. 1 of the most impactful Lb’s to ever play the game. May God be with you.
— Patrick willis (@PatrickWillis52) May 2, 2012
We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Junior Seau.
— OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) May 2, 2012
Sad to hear the devastating news on junior Seau. What a true pro and role model!In my early football years I wore #55,
— Jason Witten (@JasonWitten) May 3, 2012
Heaven’s newest Angel – Junior Seau. My heart goes out to Junior and his family..u were and will ALWAYS be the greatest.
— Steven Jackson (@sj39) May 2, 2012
Tragic news regarding the passing of Junior Seau. His passion for the game was unparalleled. One of the great LB’s of our time. #fighton
— Clay Matthews III (@ClayMatthews52) May 2, 2012
Junior Seau will certainly be missed. A great football player but a better man. He was classy,caring & courageous.God bless the Seau family
— DeionSanders (@DeionSanders) May 2, 2012
God Bless Junior Seau & his family! My heart & condolences go out 2 his family. May u RIP!
— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) May 2, 2012
