Lions players react to passing of William Clay Ford

Earlier on Sunday, news broke that Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford passed away at the age of 88. Since then, both current and former Lions players have reacted to the news. Here's a look at what they have had to say:

Today the city of Detroit lost a great man! RIP Mr. William Clay Ford

— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) March 9, 2014

The passing of Mr. Ford was very unfortunate. My prayers are with you Ford family.

— Joique Bell (@JoiqueBell) March 9, 2014

Sad to hear the news about Mr. Ford! Condolences sent to his family! R.I.P.!!

— Glover Quin Jr (@GloverQuin27) March 9, 2014

Rest In Paradise William Clay Ford Senior. Extending my deepest sympathies to the Ford family, may peace & comfort come to you. #OnePride

— Steven Miller (@Steevie_Mo) March 9, 2014

The Suh Family's thoughts and prayers are with the Ford Family and @DetroitLionsNFL .The city of Detroit lost a great man today.

— Ndamukong Suh (@NdamukongSuh) March 9, 2014

Just received some sad news, RIP Mr. Ford! My prayers and condolences go out to the Ford family #LionHearted #OnePride

— DeJon Gomes (@D_Gomes24) March 9, 2014

Great loss to the Lions family today. My condolences go out to The Ford's. Keeping them in my prayers. #Lions

— Calvin Johnson Jr. (@Bigplaycj) March 9, 2014

Just heard the news about William Clay Ford, may he rest in peace, my condolences to the Ford Family

— Corey Hilliard (@slabzilla78) March 9, 2014

I would like to send my condolences to the Ford family RIP Mr. Ford. #OnePride

— Bill Bentley (@BB5LIVE) March 9, 2014

Sincere condolences to the Ford family. The Lions organization and the city of Detroit lost a great man today.

— LaAdrian Waddle (@LA_wadd) March 9, 2014

Thoughts and prayers go out to the Ford family today on the passing of one of the best to ever do it. Rest in peace Mr. Ford.

— Sam Martin (@SamMartin_6) March 9, 2014

Thoughts and prayers go out to the Ford family.

— Tahir Whitehead (@Big_Tah47) March 9, 2014

My Thoughts and prayers go out to the Ford Family today. True 1st class Family. RIP William Clay Ford Sr. #Legend #Ford#Detroit

— Stephen Tulloch (@stephentulloch) March 9, 2014

Lions guard Rob Sims on William Clay Ford Sr. : "That's American royalty, man."

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) March 9, 2014

Raiola: "I look at the Lions as his baby. He always wanted that baby to grow up & be successful. We’re going to keep striving to do that."

— Carlos Monarrez (@cmonarrez) March 9, 2014

Lions HOFer Charlie Sanders: "(WCF) wanted to be treated like one of the guys, more so than who he was and the name that went along w/ it."

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) March 9, 2014

Lions HOFer Charlie Sanders on William Clay Ford Sr.: "He was genuine and consistent with his action. That was what I loved about him."

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) March 9, 2014

It’s a sad moment to hear of Mr. Ford’s passing. I’m just thankful as a player to have met him & I’m thankful to continue to know his family

— Herman Moore (@HMAN84) March 9, 2014

… and their commitment to this organization and the state of Michigan.

— Herman Moore (@HMAN84) March 9, 2014

I hope someday the Lions will be crowned champions to show & to honor his commitment to this organization & those that have come through it

— Herman Moore (@HMAN84) March 9, 2014

The Ford family will remain in my family’s thoughts and prayers.

— Herman Moore (@HMAN84) March 9, 2014

Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Ford Family & @DetroitLionsNFL - Mr. Ford was a visionary that will be missed by us all.

— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) March 9, 2014