National Football League

NFL world reacts to the death of Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer

Published May. 28, 2014 4:53 p.m. ET

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer died on Wednesday at the age of 85. He left a legacy of success in Tampa as he took a struggling franchise from the depths of the NFL cellar all the way to Super Bowl champions.

Players, friends and the like took to Twitter to express their sadness and to offer condolences to Glazer's family.

One time for my owner & great man #RipBoss pic.twitter.com/99vjJQJXHb
— Warren Sapp (@WarrenSapp) May 28, 2014

Deeply saddened by passing of Mr Glazer.So many good memories of him as my owner of the only team I played for @TBBuccaneers. #ripmrglazer
— Derrick Brooks (@DBrooks55) May 28, 2014

I am so proud to say he is the only owner I played for and he set the stage for our turn around by hiring @TonyDungy.
— Derrick Brooks (@DBrooks55) May 28, 2014

The flags outside of One Buc Place have been lowered to half staff to honor Malcolm Glazer. pic.twitter.com/JPFoHoGiU6
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@TBBuccaneers) May 28, 2014

RIP Malcolm Glazer. Our condolences to the Glazer family. We will have you in our prayers. #BUCS #FireTheCannon
— Dashon Goldson (@thehawk38) May 28, 2014

“@csmathis15: @jeremyTRUEblood @JetBlue Bucs owner Malcolm Glazer just passed away... :(” sad to hear that, may he rest in peace
— Jeremy Trueblood (@jeremyTRUEblood) May 28, 2014