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Tributes continue to pour for John Madden following the death of the legendary NFL head coach and broadcaster Tuesday night. Madden touched a lot of people from different generations in countless ways. Here are some more reactions that have been made by NFL personalities, including those from Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens and Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks.
An absolute legend & football icon… thank you for impacting the game we love… #RIPJOHNMADDEN
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) December 29, 2021
Forever a legend, John Madden. Rest In Peace 🤍
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) December 29, 2021
Former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, who's also one of the classiest people in the NFL universe, offered a heartfelt tribute for Madden as well.
John Madden contributed as much to this game as anybody. His vision helped bring millions of fans to the sport, myself included.
His legacy will continue forever.
My prayers are with his family and friends.
Here is former Detroit Lions wideout Calvin Johnson Jr. remembering Madden as an undeniable football legend with a short but impactful tweet.
A legend. A name synonymous with football and a legacy that will forever be part of the game. RIP John Madden. #johnmadden #Legend
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman shared an image of himself as a cover of NFL Madden 15.
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
Former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen admitted that he never personally met John Madden but revealed just how big the former Oakland Raiders head coach's role in helping him achieve his dreams to become an NFL player.
I would sit in my room for hours, playing Madden 94, dreaming about the NFL. John Madden voiced countless childhood memories and help cultivate my love of football.
Now I make new memories with my boys playing Madden.
I never met John Madden. But I feel like I knew him. 🙏
— Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) December 29, 2021
More reactions below.
Thanks, Coach pic.twitter.com/jGx8aVdRPj
— Madden NFL 24 (@EAMaddenNFL) 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
RIP TO JOHN MADDEN! 💔
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) December 29, 2021
"The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer." — John Madden, RIP.
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— Cooper Kupp (@CooperKupp) December 29, 2021
R.I.P. John Madden🙏🏾 A True Legend!
The biggest football icon of them all 👑
Thank you for making the greatest sports game to ever be played🐐
— ⚡️Primetime!!!⚡️ (@Joe_MainMixon) 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
Words can't truly fully encapsulate just how much of a loss John Madden was to the NFL and to the sport of football, but it's safe to say that he will never ever be forgotten.
