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NFL community reacts to Dennis Green's death

Published: Jul 22, 2016 at 04:34 AM

Former Vikings and Cardinals head coach Dennis Green passed away at the age of 67 on Friday due to complications from cardiac arrest.

The NFL family, including many of Green's former players, took to Twitter to mourn the coach's passing.

Just got the news of the passing of Denny Green. He did so much for me. Was looking forward to saying thanks at HOF. Tomorrow not promised.
— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) July 22, 2016

My heart goes out to family of my former coach Denny Green - we lost a good man way too soon!
— Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) July 22, 2016

Thanks Coach Denny Green for paving the way for so many of us. Leading the Vikings to the playoffs eight out of ten years ain't bad! RIP
— Lovie Smith (@LovieSmith) July 22, 2016

Rest in peace Denny. I lost my mother in April, I feel like I just lost father.
— robert smith (@Robert26Smith) July 22, 2016

Can't believe this... I was gonna speak on him this coming Monday. I still will, thanks a lot coach😔🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/PuRCT58wfY
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) July 22, 2016

Saddened by the news of Coach Dennis Greens passing... My prayers are with his family and friends..
— Kyle Rudolph (@KyleRudolph82) July 22, 2016

RIP Dennis Green. #RestEasy
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) July 22, 2016

Sad news, Rest in peace Dennis Green.
— Jamal Anderson (@jamthedirtybird) July 22, 2016

RIP Coach Green... Great Innovator... Great Man...
— Jamie Dukes (@jamiedukes) July 22, 2016

Sad news,I remember watching his teams growing up. Rest in heaven brother! #RIP https://t.co/YhQcmQoSIJ
— Mark Ingram II (@markingram21) July 22, 2016

Dennis Green ... good guy, good coach. Did a lot for African-American coaches on both NFL and collegiate levels. Big loss.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) July 22, 2016

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