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Dolphins held moment of silence for Jose Fernandez

Published: Sep 25, 2016 at 03:03 AM

A moment of silence was held before Sunday's game between the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins to honor the memory of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, who was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning. He was 24.

The Marlins announced Fernandez's death, and the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed to the Associated Press that Fernandez was one of three people killed in a boat crash off Miami Beach.

Fernandez was a two-time All-Star who went 38-17 in his four seasons with the Marlins, winning the National League's Rookie of the Year award in 2013. The native of Santa Clara, Cuba became a U.S. citizen last year.

NFL players reacted to news of Fernandez's death on Twitter:

Prior to the start of today's game, we will have a moment of silence for Jose Fernandez. pic.twitter.com/tJG1htb88K
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) September 25, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Jose Fernandez and the entire @Marlins organization. pic.twitter.com/UUVi9kV7Fj
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) September 25, 2016

Sad news about Jose Fernandez... RIP, he was my age!!!!
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) September 25, 2016

Absolutely terrible news. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. https://t.co/vmsFPUGgTq
— Greg McElroy (@GregMcElroy) September 25, 2016

This feel so much like Sean Taylor's death. Gone too soon man.
— DeMarcus Van Dyke (@D_VanDyke8) September 25, 2016

Prayers up to @JDFernandez16 family 🙏🏾 Sorry for your loss
— Rodger Saffold (@Rodger_Saffold) September 25, 2016

Rest easy Josè Fernandez 🙏🏾
— Duke Williams (@Duke27_) September 25, 2016

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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