Former Saints DE Will Smith dead after he and wife shot in road-rage attack
"While it was always my dream to retire as a member of the New Orleans Saints, I recognize that the NFL remains a business first. I will always be grateful to Mr. (Tom) Benson, Mr. (Mickey) Loomis, and Coach (Sean) Payton for the opportunity they gave me to play the sport I love in front of football's greatest fans, amongst some of my best friends. ...
"We accomplished great things during my time with the Saints, including winning the first Super Bowl in franchise history, and I am proud of my contributions during the decade I wore black and gold. My wife Racquel and I will continue our commitment to improving lives for New Orleans' youth no matter where my next stop in professional football takes me. I'm in good spirits, thankful and focused on training. My family and I welcome the next chapter in our NFL life. Who Dat!"
Photo: Former #Saint Pierre Thomas distraught at scene of Will Smith's murder on #NewOrleans pic.twitter.com/3BbaEYI1lX
— Michael DeMocker (@MichaelDeMocker) April 10, 2016
Photo gallery from shooting death of #Saints captain Will Smith is now posted. https://t.co/4myfnwB6ut pic.twitter.com/XMiKrFSOHC
— Michael DeMocker (@MichaelDeMocker) April 10, 2016
Witnesses: #Saints Will Smith shot to death in car on Camp St, wife wounded pic.twitter.com/JNoFmnZRXk
— Michael DeMocker (@MichaelDeMocker) April 10, 2016
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— Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherMackel) April 10, 2016
Will Smith 1-hour before being shot & killed, w/Pierre Thomas & former NOPD commander Billy Ceravolo.
So sad. pic.twitter.com/PMFpRm3vOl
Heavy Hearts w the senseless passing of our Team Capt. Will Smith. Pray for his wife's recovery and their children. pic.twitter.com/VomR0Sut6M
— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) April 10, 2016
RIP WILL SMITH.. #NewOrleans
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) April 10, 2016
praying for the wife and family of @Saints will smith... RIP
— Harry Connick, Jr. (@HarryConnickJR) April 10, 2016
Sad to hear the terrible news about Will Smith, he was a great person and I will forever remember the times I had with him. #RIPWillSmith
— Rob Ninkovich (@ninko50) April 10, 2016
Man. The #Saints community has lost former DE Will Smith to gun violence. Another tragedy. Deepest condolences. #RIP https://t.co/rGBUeKjJe8
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) April 10, 2016
RIP Will Smith #Saints its sad man that's two brothers lost this year.
— Strizzy (@JaelenStrong) April 10, 2016