The NFL lost one of its finest defenders ever with the tragic passing of Hall of Famer Cortez Kennedy. Many players and executives responded with memories.
Most of us will forever remember the defensive dominance of Cortez Kennedy. It’s impossible to be an NFL fan and not remember the way he was able to shake even the finest offensive lineman with simple move or two to get at the passer or ball carrier. The longtime Seattle Seahawk was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012 with an incredible 58 career sacks from the defensive interior.
With news that Kennedy passed away on Tuesday, the NFL responded en masse with players, coaches and executives alike providing memories, well-wishes for his extended family and expressions of sadness.
Hall-of-Fame DL Cortez Kennedy has passed away at the too-young age of 48, Orlando police said today.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 23, 2017
Cortez Kennedy was an incredible athlete but he was an even better man.
— Miami Hurricanes Football (@CanesFootball) May 23, 2017
He will be missed greatly. pic.twitter.com/eTAaTVSJsa
Rest In Peace, Cortez Kennedy. pic.twitter.com/YEw6XH3RDM
— NFL (@NFL) May 23, 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
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
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
My heart goes out to Cortez Kennedy and his family #RIP
— Jerry Rice (@JerryRice) May 23, 2017
My prayers and thoughts are with Cortez Kennedy and his family. Tez was a good man, always smiling. God Bless and RIP big fella.
— John Lynch (@JohnLynch49ers) May 23, 2017