Reactions to Dennis Byrd's Tragic Death

Here are some reactions to the tragic news from Oklahoma that former Jets defensive lineman Dennis Byrd was killed in a car crash on Saturday.

Dennis Byrd's death 'a shot in the gut': Jets great Marty Lyons #nyj: https://t.co/XhklKJFcuW via @nypostsports

— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) October 16, 2016

Devastated to hear the news of the passing of Dennis Byrd...never met a nicer, more inspirational person...tremendous loss

— Bob Wischusen (@espnbob) October 16, 2016

Saddened to hear of tragic death of @nyjets Dennis Byrd, condolences to his family...he was an inspiration to many! pic.twitter.com/clLvi4n11R

— Kevin Mawae (@KevinMawae) October 16, 2016

Awful news on the death of former @nyjets Dennis Byrd....Passing away in a car accident today...Prayers to his family... A TRUE fighter #RIP

— Anthony Becht (@Anthony_Becht) October 16, 2016

Dennis Byrd, RIP. I've said it before: Nicest, most down-to-earth player I've ever covered. #Jets90 https://t.co/Qb5lyGtWVR

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) October 16, 2016

Dennis Byrd's death 'a shot in the gut': Jets great Marty Lyons #nyj: https://t.co/XhklKJFcuW via @nypostsports

— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) October 16, 2016

Dennis Byrd's career ended at 26. His life ended at 50. The sadness of his tragic life will go on forever. https://t.co/NS0xuI0Gce

— Gary Myers (@garymyersNYDN) October 16, 2016

I'll never forget when Dennis Byrd spoke to our Tulsa team about the power of the human will - Listening that night w/ tears in my eyes.
RIP

— Herb Hand (@CoachHand) October 16, 2016

Former New York Jets player Dennis Byrd dead at 50 - BNO News so sad... https://t.co/bt1RzrFcaz

— Boomer Esiason (@7BOOMERESIASON) October 16, 2016

RIP Dennis Byrd great football player and even better man! Privileged 2 have gotten 2 meet n talk with him on several occasions. #prayers

— Tim Holt, Jr. (@timholt11) October 16, 2016