NFL world reacts to death of HOFer Cortez Kennedy

Our statement on the passing of Cortez Kennedy. pic.twitter.com/yVtBfMdyp5

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) May 23, 2017

Our 12 Flag at VMAC flies half-staff to honor Seahawks Legend Cortez Kennedy. pic.twitter.com/v98MBkvgyg

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) May 23, 2017

This is one of my saddest days in my life to hear this news about Cortez Kennedy. He was my mentor and close friend and today is a struggle

— Vince Wilfork (@wilfork75) May 23, 2017

Rest in peace #CortezKennedy pic.twitter.com/eLzXhEHeJs

— Pete Carroll (@PeteCarroll) May 24, 2017

R.I.P Cortez Kennedy... Gone way too early. Thanks for always sharing knowledge to a young buck like me... #TheU

— Reggie Wayne (@ReggieWayne_17) May 23, 2017

My heart goes out to Cortez Kennedy and his family #RIP

— Jerry Rice (@JerryRice) May 23, 2017

Really sad to lose a guy like Cortez Kennedy. A great personality, a great player & I enjoyed competing against him. Prayers to his family.

— John Elway (@johnelway) May 23, 2017

Great sadness on the passing of my friend #CortezKennedy. A real gentle giant, great football player, better person! Loved by everyone. RIP!

— Warren Moon (@WMoon1) May 23, 2017

Sadden to learn about the passing of @Seahawks great Cortez Kennedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

— Colin Cole (@ColinCole91) May 23, 2017

RIP to Cortez Kennedy. Sending prayers up for his family! https://t.co/xhUvTIzM5Q

— Patrick Lewis,Jr. (@P_Lewis30) May 23, 2017

RIP to a true legend HALL OF FAMER!!! Cortez Kennedy #cortezkennedy #weallwegot https://t.co/cqM904vOjy

— Ricardo Lockette (@RicardoLockette) May 23, 2017

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #GoneTooSoon https://t.co/dUCKshCWQg

— Kirk Morrison (@kirkmorrison) May 23, 2017

Prayers up for the Kennedy Family!! https://t.co/RIXrungwPJ

— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) May 23, 2017

@Seahawks Cortez was a Hall of Famer & a huge part of our Seahawks family. Our condolences to those close to him, he will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/W6Kb0JFKq8

— Paul Allen (@PaulGAllen) May 24, 2017

Always crazy to hear about a player you used to collect trading cards of pass away. Cortez Kennedy. 48yrs young. 🙏🏽

— Jeremy Kelley (@JK_Kelley) May 23, 2017

Shocked at Cortez Kennedy passing..1 of the most talented players I ever recruited or coached...a fun loving person a sad day..

— Jimmy Johnson (@JimmyJohnson) May 23, 2017

Cortez Kennedy was an incredible athlete but he was an even better man.

He will be missed greatly. pic.twitter.com/eTAaTVSJsa

— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) May 23, 2017

Cortez 🙌will be missed by all your 1 of the best men God ever made. #Speechless GoneToSoon https://t.co/RN7cs4W6lD

— Jeremy Shockey (@JeremyShockey) May 23, 2017

R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/BjYcgbV13d

— Earl Thomas (@Earl_Thomas) May 23, 2017

Cortez Kennedy, 1968-2017 #RIP pic.twitter.com/hVJzT80sI5

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) May 23, 2017