The news of Aaron Hernandez's death shocked the entire NFL community and many athletes, current and former, shared their thoughts on social media.
RIP Chico 🙏🏾 #81
— Flash Gordon (@JOSH_GORDONXII) April 19, 2017
Now I Never Been In Prison But I Hear You Have A LOT OF TIME TO THINK. So Maybe He Thought...... "only way to protect my family long term"
— JESSE with no "i" (@Mr4thAndLong) April 19, 2017
Depression is REAL! Suicide is REAL!! And guess what a 40M contract or talent will NOT cure it.
— Phillip Tanner (@PTanner34) April 19, 2017
Shit is crazy... RIP to my bro Aaron Hernandez.
— #altonsterling (@XavierNixon) April 19, 2017
I don't care what anyone says. That was the homie. And no one deserves to go out like that.
— #altonsterling (@XavierNixon) April 19, 2017
#RIP Aaron Hernandez...something doesn't feel right about him committing suicide...#prayingfor✌🏾...
GOOD MORNING TO ALL...
— Ike Taylor (@Ike_SwagginU) April 19, 2017
Tragic story of one man's life decisions who affected many families including his own. Aaron Hernandez.
— Gerald Alexander (@GAlexander21) April 19, 2017
Waking up to terrible news. If you have a chance to right your wrongs. Please jump at the opportunity turn over a new leaf and live!
— Jerel Worthy (@I_AM_Worthy99) April 19, 2017
Thanking GOD for allowing me to see another day #ExtremelyBlessed
— Justin Hardy (@FreakMagic2) April 19, 2017