NFL players, organizations shocked by death of Dallas Cowboys’ coach Markus Paul
Emotional tributes expressing sadness and shock from around the NFL filled social media Wednesday evening in the wake of the news of the passing of Dallas Cowboys strength and conditioning coach Markus Paul.
Reaction to the news came from around the league, including former teams with whom Paul had coached, including the New York Giants and New York Jets. Paul played five years in the league, including more than four seasons with the Chicago Bears. He also coached for the New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots where he won three of five Super Bowls.
Paul, 54, had been in the ICU since collapsing at the Cowboys’ practice facility in Frisco Tuesday morning. The cause of death has not yet been released, however, the team said that the medical emergency that caused Paul to fall ill was not related to COVID-19.
“The loss of Markus Paul is just stunning,” Cowboys radio legend Brad Sham said in a post on Twitter. “Beautiful soul, wonderful person and a leader in every way. Thankful for his presence. Impossible to understand.”
The Cowboys (3-7) host Washington (3-7) at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. The team plans to pay tribute to Paul before the game at AT&T Stadium.
The Jets organizations posted their condolences on Twitter.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of Markus Paul, who spent two years with us in 2005-06. He was a kind man who made a lasting impact on those fortunate to have crossed his path,” the post said.
This story was originally published November 25, 2020 at 7:59 PM.
