Saints players react to the passing of Saints owner Tom Benson

Teammates shared their memories and sent condolences to the Benson family

Mar 16, 2018 at 06:39 AM

Sean Payton

Rest In Peace Mr B. Thank You for your Leadership and all that gave to our city. Thank You for believing in me. pic.twitter.com/uxlgxsA91r
— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) March 16, 2018

Drew Brees

I will forever be indebted to Mr. Tom Benson for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be a member of the Saints organization and the New Orleans community. I will miss his presence, leadership, and grandfatherly advice. We know you will continue to watch over us all with that umbrella in your hand.

A post shared by Drew Brees (@drewbrees) on Mar 15, 2018 at 5:33pm PDT

Cameron Jordan

I'm sad to hear about Mr. B's passing. Mr.B is a part of what the core values and beliefs are of the @Saints.The heart of this organization to which drafted me and I have nothing but the utmost respect for the Benson's. I send my condolences to Mrs.Benson & the entire family.🙏🏾
— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) March 16, 2018

Mark Ingram II

Rest easy Mr.B! Thank you for all you have done for me, our great organization, and the entire city of New Orleans! We love you Mr.B! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/0SLvdVPYr1
— Mark Ingram II (@MarkIngram22) March 15, 2018

Zach Strief

It's a sad day for the Saints, but even more so for the city of New Orleans. Thank you Mr. B for everything you did for us all. We'll miss you greatly.
— Zach Strief (@ZachStrief) March 16, 2018

Michael Thomas

My deepest condolences to Mrs. Benson and the entire Benson family. From the day I was drafted, Mr. Benson made my family and I feel right at home. A man that gave much more than he ever took, and is the reason the black and gold calls New Orleans home. May you Rest In Glory, for your memory will last into eternity. 🙏🏾 #WhoDat

A post shared by Michael Thomas (@cantguardmike) on Mar 15, 2018 at 4:46pm PDT

Brandon Coleman

Rest In Peace Mr. B and my deepest condolences to the Benson family as well. Thank you for all that you’ve done for others including myself. God Bless 🙏🏾
— Brandon Coleman (@B_Cole16) March 16, 2018

Alex Anzalone

Praying for the Benson family.. RIP Mr. B https://t.co/LUbbXszXge
— Alex Anzalone (@AlexAnzalone47) March 16, 2018

Ken Crawley

Rest In Peace Mr. B! Prayers going up! #WhoDat https://t.co/KF7qbZIebk
— Ken Crawley (@RIPGADGETT) March 15, 2018

Terron Armstead

He changed and impacted countless lives! You will be missed greatly Mr. B! Rest up 🙏🏾🙌🏾 https://t.co/G64Oy1IXLs
— Terron Armstead (@T_Armstead72) March 15, 2018

Nate Stupar

REST IN PEACE MR. BENSON! #WhoDatForever
— Nathan Stupar (@thenastynate54) March 15, 2018

Craig Robertson

RIP Mr. B! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/EIvtZE40wL
— Craig Robertson (@C__Robertson) March 15, 2018

Thomas Morstead

Rest In Peace Mr. B pic.twitter.com/OQ25IXQymE
— Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) March 16, 2018

David Onyemata

Yesterday we lost a great one. Rest In Peace Mr.Benson

A post shared by David Onyemata 🕳 (@aces_e) on Mar 15, 2018 at 10:44pm PDT

AJ Klein

Rest In Peace Mr. Benson #ForeverASaint

A post shared by AJ Klein (@ajklein47) on Mar 15, 2018 at 4:58pm PDT

Reggie Bush

RIP Mr. Benson you will be missed pic.twitter.com/1ksdRMy7ob
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) March 15, 2018

Darren Sproles

Rest In Peace Mr.Benson. Thank you for all you have done for the city of New Orleans and thank you for the opportunity to play for your team! https://t.co/9G7NTjJKMb
— Darren Sproles (@DarrenSproles) March 16, 2018

Deuce McAllister

One of my greatest honors was to wear the black &gold and represent my community. Thank you for believing in me. From the kid that's still living the dream life. Rest Peacefully Mr. B pic.twitter.com/Wb7S5bnkvM
— deuce mcallister (@dmcallister26) March 16, 2018

Donté Stallworth ‏

Tom Benson gave me the opportunity to live my childhood dream, and to do it in the beautiful city of New Orleans was a blessing. Even after I was traded he kept in touch, and years later would check in on me and offer help during a difficult time. I am forever grateful!! 🙏🏿 https://t.co/ephXd832Aa
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) March 16, 2018

Steve Gleason

Steve, Michel and all of Team Gleason wish to express our sadness over the loss of Tom Benson. Mr. Benson will always be remembered, not only for breathing new life into the New Orleans Saints, owning the New Orleans Pelicans, and his long history as one of the nation’s most successful business people, but also for his extraordinary philanthropic efforts throughout the region. From all of us at Team Gleason, we send our condolences to Gayle Benson, Mr. Bensons’s family, friends, and his and our colleagues at the New Orleans Saints - past and present. Mr. Benson was one of a kind, a true representative of New Orleans and he will be deeply missed.

A post shared by Team Gleason (@teamgleason) on Mar 15, 2018 at 8:30pm PDT

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