NFL players past and present tweeted their thoughts and condolences regarding the death of Dallas Cowboys practice-squad linebacker Jerry Brown Jr. on Saturday in a car crash involving teammate Josh Brent:

Life is way too short... Sad day

— Bruce Carter (@BruceCarter54) December 8, 2012

I don't know what other teams' policy is, but our security chief will pick us and our car up if necessary. No excuse for impaired driving.

— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) December 8, 2012

One phone call could have prevented this tragedy. It's never the one driving that loses there life literally. Condolences to Jerry family..

— Christopher Clemons (@chrisclemons91) December 8, 2012

People. Drinking and driving is one of the absolutely stupidest things you can do. Please, designate a driver or call a cab. #please

— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) December 8, 2012

Every1 please say a prayer for Jerry browns family.. He passed away last night. Imma miss my old teammatelockerz.com/s/267449708

— Mario Addison (@HIT_STIQ4) December 8, 2012

Prayers go out to the family of Jerry Brown and the Dallas Cowboys!

— Kendall Langford (@KendallLangford) December 8, 2012

I mean, not even 4-5 months ago I was talking with the guy about how not exposing his freakin long-arm too fast. Seems so trivial now..

— Jorge Sav Wah Fayer (@GeorgeFoster72) December 8, 2012

Prayers go up for the two players from the cowboys that were involved in the latest tragedy. Extremely sad to hear news like this (J-Mac)

— Jason+ Devin McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) December 8, 2012

RIP to the cowboys LB Jerry Brown.. My prayers and condolences are sent to that family.. God bless that family

— Chandler Jones (@Chan95Jones) December 8, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go to the players and their families for the tragic accident that happened in Dallas.

— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) December 8, 2012

My thoughts and prayers out to Cowboy Nations and deepest sympathy n condolences to the Brown family. ��

— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) December 8, 2012

Sad day for us Josh Brent and Jerry Brown. My prayers and heart pours out to both of you guys and family. Jerry will be missed.

— Corey (@CoreyLiuget) December 8, 2012

Another tragedy hits the NFL family this morning in Dallas.Prayers and condolences to thefamily of Jerry Brown #RIP.....

— Andre Reed (@Andre_Reed83) December 8, 2012

Praying for Jerry Brown's family, friends , and the @dallascowboys

— Russell Wilson(@DangeRussWilson) December 8, 2012

Praying for the Dallas Cowboy family. Sad losing someone so young. Life is so much more than a game and we all need to start acting that way

— ryan clark (@RealRClark25) December 8, 2012

R.I.P Jerry Brown. Such a sad story. Prayers for his family

— Duane Brown (@DuaneBrown76) December 8, 2012

Jerry Brown....RIP

— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) December 8, 2012