More reaction to passing of William Clay Ford

Current and former Detroit Lions players aren't the only people reacting to the passing of owner William Clay Ford. Many other people and teams from around the NFL and even other sports have shared their thoughts on the news as well. Take a look:

Statement from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell:

"For five decades, Mr. Ford's passion for the Lions, Detroit, and the NFL was the foundation of one of the NFL’s historic franchises. As an NFL owner, Mr. Ford helped bring the NFL through enormous periods of change and growth, always guided by his commitment to what was best for the NFL and his beloved Lions. All of us in the NFL extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mr. Ford's wife Martha, Bill Ford, Jr. and the entire Ford family."

Tweets from other NFL teams:

Rest in peace, William Clay Ford Sr.

— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) March 9, 2014

The Broncos extend their sincere condolences to the @DetroitLionsNFL & the Ford family on the passing of team owner Mr. William Clay Ford.

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 9, 2014

All of us at the #AZCardinals offer our condolences to the @DetroitLionsNFL family on the passing of owner/chairman William Clay Ford, Sr.

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) March 9, 2014

Thoughts and prayers go out for the Ford family and @DetroitLionsNFL on the passing of legendary Owner William Clay Ford Sr.

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@jaguars) March 9, 2014

LM: #Bears send condolences to the Detroit Lions following the death of their owner William Clay Ford.

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) March 9, 2014

#Redskins owner Dan Snyder: "I am saddened to learn of the passing of William Ford, Sr...

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) March 9, 2014

Snyder cont.: "On behalf of #Redskins org., I would like to extend my condolences, thought & prayers to Ford family and @DetroitLionsNFL...

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) March 9, 2014

Snyder cont. 2: "He was pioneer in the business world & his legacy not only impacted the @NFL but the footprint of American history."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) March 9, 2014

(1 of 3) Statement from Zygi and Mark Wilf: "We are saddened by the passing of William Clay Ford. A leader in the NFL for decades,

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) March 9, 2014

(2 of 3): Mr. Ford had a profound impact on shaping this game. His passion for the Lions and the city of Detroit was unwavering and will be

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) March 9, 2014

(3 of 3): deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ford family and the Detroit Lions organization."

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) March 9, 2014

Bensons' statement on the passing of @DetroitLionsNFL owner and chairman William Clay Ford http://t.co/nHMT79pcZp

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) March 9, 2014

Tweets from other Detroit sports teams:

We want to extend our condolences, thoughts and prayers to the @DetroitLionsNFL and the Ford family on the passing of Mr. Ford.

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 9, 2014

The #Tigers extend our condolences, thoughts and prayers to the @DetroitLionsNFL and the Ford family on the passing of William Clay Ford Sr.

— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) March 9, 2014

The Detroit Pistons extend condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Ford family and @DetroitLionsNFL on the passing of Mr. Ford.

— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) March 9, 2014