Football world reacts to Joe McKnight's killing with grief and disbelief

RIP Joe pic.twitter.com/lpDjfNb128

— Brian Cushing (@briancushing56) December 1, 2016

#FightOnForever Joe McKnight.

The former USC running back was shot and killed today in Louisiana. https://t.co/6gPTBCHz5A

— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) December 1, 2016

Just got a message saying my former teammate Joe McKnight was killed today. This hurt to the heart. I can't stop crying. #RestInPeace

— ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) December 1, 2016

Fight On Forever in heaven big bro! #RIP #JoeMcKnight pic.twitter.com/DFf3iUttSA

— Su'a Cravens (@Sua_Cravens) December 1, 2016

Sad news about Joe McKnight #rih #endsenselessviolence

— Beanie Wells (@BeanieWells26) December 1, 2016

Damn RIP Joe McKnight. Killed in his own city, #504Boys4Life

— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) December 1, 2016

RIP joe mcknight #504GOAT

— robert kelley (@_2eight) December 1, 2016

Man I can't believe my boy @OfficialJoeJet is really gone!!!! When is it gonna stop?!? #RIPJOE

— Bilal Powell (@bilalpowell29) December 1, 2016

R.I.P Joe McKnight ?? pic.twitter.com/XC8KsTHDhb

— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) 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 to a SC legend ! Joe McKnight ?? pic.twitter.com/7pa3iaaBGN

— Adoree' Jackson (@AdoreeKnows) December 1, 2016

The CFL Mourns The Loss of RB Joe McKnight. - https://t.co/dDiOBCz7H8 pic.twitter.com/BCLgY2lXGb

— CFL (@CFL) December 1, 2016

RIP Joe McKnight. Gone way too soon. The violence needs to stop! #PrayersUp ? pic.twitter.com/fOOgg4PpgS

— Vontae Davis (@vontaedavis) December 1, 2016

One time for @PAC12 brethren, Joe McKnight! #RIP ??

— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) December 2, 2016

Spoke to #UTSA coach Frank Wilson. Said he's heartbroken abt Joe McKnight news. "He was very generous. Always wanted better for his family."

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 2, 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

It is with deep sorrow that we have learned of the devastating news of the loss of Saskatchewan Roughriders player, Joe McKnight. pic.twitter.com/x7Q8zBr1iL

— Sask. Roughriders (@sskroughriders) 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

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

Shocked to see this.Spent a bunch of time around Joe McKnight while working on Meat Market & after the book. RIP Joe https://t.co/vg7wOWoiuU https://t.co/yAJeLbr6ja

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) 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 (@MarkIngram22) December 1, 2016