NFL Coaches, Players Pay Tribute To The Late John Madden

The NFL is still shocked by the sudden passing of John Madden.

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The late football coach was 85 years old when he passed away yesterday.

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His cause of death has still not been disclosed.

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Many athletes, coaches, and sports journalists are mourning his passing.

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The NFL commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement saying Madden “was football.”

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“Nobody loved football more than Coach,” they continued.

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Andrew Hawkins tweeted that he motivated generations of athletes to reach their goals.

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The Raiders called Madden’s impact on and off the field “immeasurable.”

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Sports journalist Kim Jones tweeted, “John Madden is a big reason why so many of us fell in love with the NFL. Sad news. RIP.”

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