{"id":13616,"date":"2017-11-21T17:42:47","date_gmt":"2017-11-21T22:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?p=13616"},"modified":"2017-11-21T17:42:47","modified_gmt":"2017-11-21T22:42:47","slug":"social-media-reacts-passing-terry-glenn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/2017\/11\/21\/social-media-reacts-passing-terry-glenn\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Reacts To The Passing Of Terry Glenn"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Monday morning it was first reported<\/a> by ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter that former New England Patriots<\/strong><\/a> wide receiver Terry Glenn passed away at a hospital in Dallas, Texas following an automobile accident. Glenn was 43 years old.<\/p>\n

Glenn played his first six NFL seasons with the Patriots, who drafted him seventh overall in the 1996 NFL Draft. During that timespan, Glenn played in 68 games and recorded 329 receptions for 4,669 yards and 22 touchdowns. He currently ranks eighth in team history in receiving yards and ninth in receptions.<\/p>\n

In his first year with the Patriots, Glenn made an immediate impact on the team, starting 15 games and setting an NFL record for most receptions by a rookie with 90 catches for 1,132 yards and six touchdowns. His contributions that year helped the Patriots earn an 11-5 regular season record, claim their first division title in a decade, achieve their first playoff victory in Foxboro Stadium and advance to Super Bowl XXXI.<\/p>\n

In a press release<\/a> by the team, Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft shared the following statement;<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were shocked and deeply saddened by today’s news that Terry Glenn died in an auto accident,” Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft said. “Terry was one of the most gifted receivers we have ever had. For so many Patriots fans, his rookie season will be remembered as one of the most impactful in franchise history. After a disappointing 6-10 finish in 1995, we drafted Terry seventh overall, and in his first year, he helped propel the Patriots to an AFC Championship and Super Bowl appearance. One of my favorite memories came when we hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers in the divisional playoff game. It was my first home playoff game as an owner and just the second home playoff game in our history. It will always be remembered for the fog that filled Foxboro Stadium that day. Yet, on the first play from scrimmage, Drew Bledsoe threw a deep pass that disappeared in the fog and reappeared 53 yards downfield in Terry Glenn’s hands. We scored on the next play and ended up winning 28-3. Our thoughts and prayers are with Terry’s family, his former teammates and friends who mourn his loss.”<\/p>\n

As word spread throughout the NFL, former teammates of Glenn along with present players took to their social media accounts to share their final goodbyes and condolences with personal tributes.<\/p>\n

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We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Terry Glenn. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family, friends & former teammates. https:\/\/t.co\/gRXQcRIeHH<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/j4mY2NXJT7<\/a><\/p>\n

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 20, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n