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NFL players react to former Saints DE Will Smith’s death

Former teammates and players from around the NFL reacted with shock after hearing of Will Smith’s death.
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Former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith was identified as the man shot and killed during a road rage incident in New Orleans Saturday night. 

According to police reports, Smith was driving with his wife when he was involved in a three-car collision. After an ensuing argument, Smith was shot multiple times by another driver and pronounced dead at the scene. 

Former teammates and players from around the NFL reacted with shock after hearing of Smith’s death.

Former Saints DE Will Smith shot dead in New Orleans

Smith played seven seasons with the Saints after being drafted out of Ohio State in 2004. He was 34.