OT: Dennis Byrd killed in car accident.

[Mack Herron]

He was 50 years old.
Inspirational ex-Jet Byrd killed in highway crash

 

[Froob]

RIP .

 

[E1Downey]

Sad news. Sudden unexpected losses suck (obviously) and he shouldve had a lot of years left

 

[Deus Irae]

Between Byrd and Groves, it's been a bad time for NFL players taken too soon. RIP gentlemen, and may your families find strength and comfort in their hours of grief.

 

[patfanken]

Talk about an inspirational story. His battle back from paralysis should be made into a movie. What a tragic shame to be struck down so suddenly and so early. Go say "I love you" to someone you love, because you never know if you will ever get the chance again.

 

[Gwedd]

No one is promised a tomorrow.

May the Angels of His Mercy bring solace to all his family and friends.

 

[Actual Pats Fan]

Jets did right by him; Patriots not so much for Darryl Stingley

During the week leading up to the 2010–11 AFC Divisional matchup between the Jets and the Patriots, Byrd sent Jets' head coach Rex Ryan his tattered, cut up jersey that had been cut from his body on the day of his injury along with an inspirational letter addressed to the Jets. Ryan was so moved by this that he invited him to come out and personally address the team prior to the Patriots game. The inspired Jets carried his jersey to the coin toss prior to the game; the Jets won 28-21.

 

[patman52]

A sad end to a remarkable recovery from injury. I remember the ovation he got from the Jets fans when he walked out on the field for a coin toss after his injury.

 

[DaBruinz]

Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family during this terrible tragedy..

 

[FirstAndGoal]

RIP Byrd. An inspiration to everyone.

 

[anditsgood]

RIP