NFL players, coaches react to Joe McKnight shooting

Former NFL running back Joe McKnight was shot and killed Thursday in the New Orleans suburb of Terrytown, La., in an apparent road rage incident.

McKnight, who played in the Canadian Football League this year, was 28. He played under Pete Carroll at USC before spending time in the NFL with the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs.

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Several current and former NFL players, including some of McKnight's former teammates and coaches, took to Twitter to react to the tragic news.

Just got a message saying my former teammate Joe McKnight was killed today. This hurt to the heart. I can't stop crying. #RestInPeace
— COACH ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) December 1, 2016

Just woke up to hear some disturbing news. My condolences goes out to Joe McKnight. #RestInPeace #jetfamily pic.twitter.com/GHkBtK9HMN
— Darrelle Revis (@Revis24) December 2, 2016

Rest in peace, Joe McKnight.

Our thoughts and condolences are with his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/vtEihPomt9
— New York Jets (@nyjets) December 1, 2016

Deeply saddened by the loss of Joe McKnight. This is a terrible tragedy. Everyone loved Joe and we are going to really miss him.
— Pete Carroll (@PeteCarroll) December 2, 2016

RIP my brother Joe McKnight this one hurts bad
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) December 1, 2016

RIP Joe pic.twitter.com/lpDjfNb128
— Brian Cushing (@briancushing56) December 1, 2016

Saddens me to hear the news about Joe McKnight. Our prayers go out to the McKnight family.
— Clay Helton (@GSCoachHelton) December 1, 2016

Everybody in the world wanted to be @ReggieBush , us in New Orleans wanted to run the ball like Joe McKnight.
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) December 1, 2016

RIP Joe McKnight! Something has to change this ain't righ, his family is in my prayers. #StopTheViolence
— Todd Gurley II (@TG3II) December 1, 2016

RIP Joe McKnight. This senseless violence has got to stop!
— Erik Coleman (@erikcoleman) December 1, 2016

Damn.... @Joejetlife ......wow just speechless bro...may you Rest In Peace my brother...#jetforlife #joemcnight
— Antwan Barnes (@AntwanBarnes42) December 1, 2016

Rest In Peace to my bro Joe McKnight...this is unbelievable. Fly with the angels bro and rest in paradise. Heaven gained a real one today.
— Billy (@snacks) December 1, 2016

My homie, my brother, my teammate!! R.I.P Joe McKnight 🙏 prayers up for your family!! Much love bro you'll forever be remembered! 😔
— Joe Craig Jr. (@craig_deuce) December 1, 2016

RIP Joe McKnight. We gotta do something about these guns
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) December 1, 2016

wow...RIP JOE MCKNIGHT.
— finesse (@rudeboyfinesse) December 1, 2016

R.i.p Joe McKnight #louisianalegend
— Ronald Martin Jr. (@ronald26lsu) December 1, 2016

Heart hurts to hear about Joe McKnight. Prayers and condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in heaven brother #RIP #StopTheViolence
— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) December 1, 2016

Crazy world... Good dude gone over nonsense!!!! R.I.P Joe
— Mike Wallace (@Wallace17_daKid) December 1, 2016

RIP joe mcknight #504GOAT
— robert kelley (@Fatrob32) December 1, 2016

This is just ridiculous smh it needs to stop! My condolences to Joe McKnight's family 😔😔🙏🏿
— LeGarrette Blount (@LG_Blount) December 1, 2016

Shedding a few wondering what's wrong with this world man?? R.I.P. Joe McKnight. Just senseless 😞🙏🏾
— Kenyan Drake™ (@KDx32) December 1, 2016

RIP Joe McKnight and condolences to his family.. sad news
— jairus byrd (@jairusbyrd) December 1, 2016

my dog joe man, damn... this one hits home... #Rip bro...
— Delvin Breaux Sr (@Breauxshow24) December 1, 2016

According to authorities, the shooting suspect was arrested at the scene but released from custody without being formally charged.