There are few figures who have been better ambassadors for a sport than John Madden was for football. His influence and popularity were enormous. MCT

NFL world reacts to death of legendary John Madden

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 12/28/21

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 due to his excellence as a broadcaster, and then as the name behind the popular video game franchise.

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.

https://t.co/HiAGD4XTsW

— 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

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

There are few figures who have been better ambassadors for a sport than Madden was for football. His influence and popularity were enormous.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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