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NFL reacts to crash involving Dallas Cowboys players

Published: Dec 08, 2012 at 08:36 AM

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:

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.
— Cassandra, Irredeemable Pudgy Nobody (@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..
— ™Chris: 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
— Cassandra, Irredeemable Pudgy Nobody (@ChrisWarcraft) December 8, 2012

Every1 please say a prayer for Jerry browns family.. He passed away last night. Imma miss my old teammate http://t.co/up2uZS69
— 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..
— FOST (@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)
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) 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

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 Liuget (@CoreyLiuget) December 8, 2012

Another tragedy hits the NFL family this morning in Dallas.Prayers and condolences to the family 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

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

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