Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach and former Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano , the team announced. He was 56.
Current and former NFL players offered their condolences over the passing of the longtime coach.
Statement from Vikings Owners Mark and Zygi Wilf on the sudden passing of Tony Sparano.
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings)
Coach Zimmer on the passing of Tony Sparano
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings)
GM Rick Spielman on the passing of Tony Sparano
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings)
The Raiders family was deeply saddened to learn of Tony Sparano's passing this morning.
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders)
Statement:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Coach Tony Sparano.
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins)
Statement from on the passing of Tony Sparano:
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints)
Coach Pat Shurmur shares his thoughts on the passing of Tony Sparano.
— New York Giants (@Giants)
Statement from the on the passing of Tony Sparano:
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars)
Our deepest condolences are with Coach Sparano’s family and the entire Vikings organization.
— New York Jets (@nyjets)
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sparano family and the entire Minnesota Vikings organization at this time. Condolences to all.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears)
Statement from Anthony Lynn on the passing of Tony Sparano:
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers)
Sending our thoughts and condolences to the Sparano family and organization.
— Detroit Lions (@Lions)
The 49ers organization is deeply saddened by the passing of Coach Sparano. Sharing heartfelt condolences with the Sparano family and the Minnesota Vikings. Rest in peace, Coach.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers)
The Washington Redskins send their deepest condolences to the Sparano family and the entire Vikings organization. Rest in peace, Coach.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins)
Thoughts and prayers to Mrs. Sparano, his family and everyone in the organization.. life’s precious and we just never know when it’s our time.. RIP Coach..
— Kyle Rudolph (@KyleRudolph82)
You will truly be missed by your loved ones, the guys you coached and the ones you’ve impacted over the years coach Sparano. Calm, cool and always wearing your shades no matter how dark the room was. Thank you for caring about the us as individuals and not just athletes 🙏🏾.
— Teddy Bridgewater (@teddyb_h2o)
I am in disbelief - condolences to his wife Jeanette and three children.
— Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman)
Really tough to see this, so much respect for this guy, great coach and great person! You will be missed by so many, thoughts and prayers to your family! RIP Coach
— Adam Thielen (@athielen19)
Rest In Peace coach. 🙏🏾
— Jaleel Johnson (@leellxvii)
I’m lost for words. Landed to this horrible news of my Coach passing away. Coach Sparano was a Great man. I’ll never forget those pats on the cheek. 🙏🏽
— BEAST (@BMarshall)
We lost a great man today in our football family. I was only around coach Tony Sparano for a year. But left a lasting impact on my life. Football meant a lot to him but family was everything. My prayers go out to his family. 😢
— Maurice Jones-Drew (@MJD)
Rest In Peace Coach Sparano. I really can’t believe the news. A great coach and even better person. My condolences go out to the Sparano family. I think I speak for everyone when I say this season is for you!
— Kyle Sloter (@KyleSloter)
Aw man. Rest In Peace, Coach Sparano. Terrible news.
— Johnny Stanton (@johnnystantoniv)
🙏🏾
— Cornelius Edison (@cedison_)
Heart broken and lost for words! We lost a great man. Prayers to the Sparano family. So glad I got to see you and tell ya how much you meant to me a month ago.
— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline)
Man, when it rains it pours. Rest In Peace coach Sparano. Prayers going to your family and friends and our Viking organization. Lost 4 coaches in the past 2 months. Wishing I was able to reverse time and tell not just these people but everyone that’s import to me I appreciate you
— Tashawn Bower (@TashawnBower)
Damn man sad day ...RIP Coach Sparano .Prayers up for the entire Sparano family 🙏🙏
— Erik Walden (@E_Ninety3)
Damn I’m at a loss for words RIP coach Sparano taught me so much not just about football about life also one of the biggest reasons why I signed with the was because of you coach thanks for everything love you coach RIP
— Donald Penn (@DPENN70)
RIP Coach Sparano 🙏🏿
— Khalil Mack (@FiftyDeuce)
RIP Coach
— Charles Woodson (@CharlesWoodson)
Sporano Family I am so sorry for your loss. Coach believed in me, trusted me, and stuck with me as a rookie. He would check on my family every HC and QB meeting we would have! He was a great man! I love you coach!
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb)
WOW! Walked out of church to this...My sincere condolences to the Sparano Family! Coach Sparano loved his family...my heart aches for them...RIP Coach
— James Jones (@89JonesNTAF)
My thoughts & prayers are for Coach Sparano & his family as they are going through this tough time right now. Glad I got the opportunity to meet you coach. May you Rest In Peace 🙏🏾
— Jeff Badet (@JeffBadet__)
Thoughts and prayers to the sparano family. I am truly heartbroken. We lost a great man to early.
— Everson Griffen (@EversonGriffen)
Prayers up for Tony Sparano, his family and loved ones
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII)
— Jake Long (@JakeLong77)
Devastated to hear the news about Coach Sparano passing. Praying for his family through this tough time.
— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8)
Such heartbreaking, terrible news. So much respect for Tony. Praying for his family!
— Vontae Davis (@vontaedavis)
At a lost for words regarding the news about coach Sparano. Had the honor to work with him 3 out of 5 years and I’m grateful. Many many prayers and well wishes to his family right now. I…
— Latavius Murray (@LataviusM)
RIP coach Tony
— Xavier Rhodes (@XavierRhodes29_)
Rip coach Tony 🙏🏾
— DIGGS (@stefondiggs)
Sending our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Coach Tony Sparano.
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys)
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— Jake Long (@JakeLong77)
The memories that I have of Coach Sparano are unimaginable. The things he believed in are stuck with me. May God bless his soul.
— Seth Roberts (@SethTRoberts)
So sad and shocked to hear about my friend and great coach,Tony Sparano. Genuine person who loved his players and his family. Condolences to Jeanette and family.
— Wade Phillips (@sonofbum)
My thoughts are with Tony Sparanos family and the entire Vikings organization. Life is so precious. Rest in peace coach
— robert smith (@Robert26Smith)
This one hurts... Thoughts n prayers are with y'all. 🙏🏽
— Marquette King (@MarquetteKing)
We are saddened to hear the passing of Coach Tony Sparano. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time.
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns)
Rest In Peace Coach Sparano
I’m still In shock about the passing of Tony Sparano! He was a players coach everybody loved him, he gave me a chance to come to Miami and show that I could be an every down running back when not many people believed in me! He will be missed but not forgotten! Love you coach RIP
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush)
RIP ANTHONY SPARANO SR 😭
— Richie Incognito (@68INCOGNITO)
I’m at a lost for words but one thing I know that Tony was a great coach and even better person nothing but love and respect!!!
— Andre Smith (@BigSmitty71)
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68)
A Good man Gone too soon, RIP Coach Sparano 🙏🏾
— Dieugot Joseph (@DieugotJoseph)
I am forever grateful to have had Tony Sparano in my life. He believed in hard work, honesty, & the power of people working together for a common purpose & goal. Reading the words of his players & my teammates confirms the impact Coach had on all of us. We love you Coach!
— Chad Pennington (@ChadPennington)
