Sports World Reacts to the Passing of NFL Legend John Madden

We lost a serious legend yesterday.

The football world lost an NFL legend as the league announced that NFL great John Madden had passed away unexpectedly at the age of 85.

NFL legend John Madden died unexpected this morning. He was 85. pic.twitter.com/FoC1mAzoF6

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 29, 2021

A Hall of Fame coach, broadcast legend, and the man behind the Madden video game franchise, John Madden was pretty much loved by all.

Following the news, the sports world took to social media to pay their respects.

See below:

A coaching legend. A broadcasting icon. Beloved by football fans everywhere.

Remembering John Madden. pic.twitter.com/6jbIl1kdZq

— NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2021

When you think NFL football, you think John Madden.

RIP to a Legend. pic.twitter.com/8JYH7H9GKW

— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) December 29, 2021

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

Rest In Peace to a Legend! Prayers to the Madden Family. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/4zvhu5vEUd

— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) December 29, 2021

Absolute legend amongst legends.

Rest In Peace Mr. Madden.

🐐 https://t.co/HiAGD4XTsW

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 29, 2021

Rest in Paradise To the 🐐 John Madden!!!! Your legacy will continue to live on ♾!!!!!

— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 29, 2021

Rest in heaven John Madden!! True definition of legendary!! Thanks for all you did for the game I love with all my heart!! And you are a big reason for that!!

— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) December 29, 2021

RIP TO JOHN MADDEN! 💔

— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) December 29, 2021

Rest In Peace to the legend John Madden 🙏🏾 The game wouldn’t be the same without him. His legacy will live on forever.

— Myles Garrett (@Flash_Garrett) December 29, 2021

R.I.P. to John Madden. It was one of my greatest honors to grace the cover of your video game. Thank you for the years of joy and motivation! pic.twitter.com/4P4NKdC1gT

— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) December 29, 2021

"A brilliant coach. A loyal and trusted friend. A Raider."

We'll always remember John Madden. pic.twitter.com/YG4MET1ZFu

— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 29, 2021

RIP John Madden

What a true legend. He will be a part of the game he changed forever #BOOM

— Will Compton (@_willcompton) December 29, 2021

RIP John Madden, your legacy will live on forever.

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