The whole world is in shock and heartbroken with the news that Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna died in an unfortunate crash in Calabasas, Calif. Bryant was heading to a youth basketball game at the time of this crash.

According to The Los Angeles Times, the crash happened shortly after 10 a.m. local time in the hills over Calabasas. The news of Bryant’s demise has left fans devastated including in the NFL.

A number of NFL players and teams gave their thoughts the entire day to Bryant on social media.

Jacksonville Jaguars DE & Defensive Pro Bowl MVP Calais Campbell said the AFC locker room was emotional when news broke of Bryant’s passing before the game:

Talked to Calais Campbell who said the AFC team was told about Kobe’s death before the game started and he said the energy “was sucked out of the room.” He said they said a prayer and came together as a group. — Omar Ruiz (@OmarDRuiz) January 26, 2020

Russell Wilson got the team together just before the kickoff in the locker room and did a prayer for Bryant and hid family.

Furthermore, Houston Texans and AFC quarterback Deshaun Watson added during the game, “It is heartbreaking, and for us to find out in the locker room before we came out. A lot of the guys were just very emotional.”

Jamal Adams tweeted a very emotional tweet right after the game about how difficult it was to play after knowing about the demise of Bryant.

None of this feels real. It was so hard to walk out on the field & play football today. Had a lot of tears. A man I watched every single day growing up is gone. I don’t even know how to deal with this. I’m praying for everyone, especially the Bryant family. This is devastating. pic.twitter.com/2gRTcw9V3a — Jamal Adams (@Prez) January 26, 2020

Fans in Orlando broke out a “Kobe” chant:

Pro Bowl gives a moment of silence that turns into chants of Kobe for Kobe Bryant #RESPECT pic.twitter.com/XLVbEzTHAP — Eric Feldman (@Felddman) January 26, 2020

While talking to Lisa Salters Drew Brees said: “he has a lot of respect for him as a competitor.” He further added, “It’s a tragic loss.”

"He inspired so many people,"



Drew Brees on Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/OYnKAAyS0S — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 26, 2020

Lamar Jackson, offensive Pro Bowl MVP went on to praise Bryant for his contributions to the game of basketball.

“That’s a legend. He did so much for the game of basketball. A lot of people looked to Kobe Bryant, including myself.”



Lamar Jackson on Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/7guQmmGgAE — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 26, 2020

Watson said, “Just to be able to get to know Kobe a couple of months ago, he came down to Houston. And now with his loss and his family, prayers all out to his family and friends. This is just terrible news.”

Announcers Booger McFarland and Joe Tessitore shared an emotional moment during the coverage of the second half.

This could very well be Booger and Tessitore’s last game together. Both should be commended for doing their best given they had to announce Kobe’s death one minute into the game and having that cloud linger over the the entire game. This is just an incredibly difficult situation pic.twitter.com/CULyzOz5jM — Ben Koo (@bkoo) January 26, 2020

“I haven’t really had time to reflect. As a father, man —” Booger said before a choked up Tessitore cut him off by saying he “can’t go there.”

During the Pro Bowl, there were few moments where some on-field celebrations that paid tribute to Bryant. Like, Za’Darius and his teammates did an on-field celebration with a dribble and a step-back.

Za'Darius Smith just gathered up his teammates to put on a post-sack Kobe tribute pic.twitter.com/80p4ZjrfI1 — Christian D'Andrea (@TrainIsland) January 26, 2020

Davante Adams, honoring Bryant by pointing to the sky and signaling the number “24” with his hands.

Watch Smith and Adams talk about what it was like in the locker room to hear the news of Kobe passing away:

"Kobe always meant something special to me."@tae15adams & @TheRealZSmith both honored Kobe Bryant in the #ProBowl. pic.twitter.com/3qQkI3hVfX — Green Bay Packers (@packers) January 26, 2020

Many NFL teams and players came on social media and reacted to the Bryant news, too. Like, Tom Brady was one of the earliest to react on it.

We miss you already Kobe ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼 — Tom Brady (@TomBrady) January 26, 2020

Patrick Mahomes, who is traveling to Miami for Super Bowl LIV, tweeted too:

Man not Kobe… Prayers to his family and friends! #RIPMamba — Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) January 26, 2020

Richard Sherman was totally at a loss of words.

Just don’t have the words…. #Kobe — Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) January 26, 2020

Can’t be true.

Just can’t be.

Truly truly horrific.



Rest In Peace Kobe. — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 26, 2020

Here’s a statement released by The Philadelphia Eagles, the favorite NFL team of Kobe.

One of the most heartfelt statement was shared by The Los Angeles Chargers.

Our hearts are with the Bryant family and all who knew, and loved, Kobe. pic.twitter.com/6XDnh1ERe2 — Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) January 26, 2020

Los Angeles Rams released a statement too.

Lastly, after the Pro Bowl was over, the NFL extended its condolences to Kobe’s family and friends