The entire NFL was rocked Saturday morning when news surfaced of the murder-suicide tragedy involving Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher. Players around the league, including Belcher's Chiefs teammates, expressed their condolences on Twitter. NFL teams are also issuing brief statements of condolence through their Twitter accounts. From the Falcons:
NFL teams express condolences, prayers for Chiefs after Jovan Belcher tragedy
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kansas City Chiefs organization today.
— Atlanta_Falcons (@Atlanta_Falcons) December 1, 2012
From 49ers CEO Jed York:
Thoughts & prayers go out to the Chiefs organization
— Jed York (@JedYork) December 1, 2012
And from two of the Chiefs AFC West divisional rivals:
STATEMENT FROM OAKLAND RAIDERS "The Oakland Raiders are empathizing with the Chiefs organization..."
— OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) December 1, 2012
STATEMENT CONT: "Our hearts are wounded by such an unimaginable tragedy in our NFL family. We will continue to pray for everyone involved."
— OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) December 1, 2012
The Denver Broncos extend their deepest sympathies and prayers to the Kansas City Chiefs and all involved in this tragedy.
— Denver Broncos (@Denver_Broncos) December 1, 2012
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