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

RIP WILL SMITH.. #NewOrleans

— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) April 10, 2016

Pray for my friend's family, pray for his teammates. So senseless.
Rest in peace Will

— deuce mcallister (@dmcallister26) April 10, 2016

I love Will and his fam. My class of '04 brother. Please pray for comfort for his wife, precious children and the millions who cheered him

— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) April 10, 2016

Sick to my stomach! This one hurts

— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) April 10, 2016

Shocked and devastated. I'm so overwhelmed with grief over this. We love you Will. RIP. Please pray for Racquel's strength and recovery.

— Zach Strief (@ZachStrief) April 10, 2016

Woke up an Can't make sense of this senseless killing of Will Smith, Lord please watch over the Smith family and give them strength.

— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) April 10, 2016

Devastated. Lord please be with the Smith family at this tragic time. Nonsense man...

— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) April 10, 2016

Heavy Hearts w the senseless passing of our Team Capt. Will Smith. Pray for his wife's recovery and their children. pic.twitter.com/VomR0Sut6M

— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) April 10, 2016

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