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Antonio Brown and the NFL world mourn the tragic death of 16-year-old Alabama quarterback Caden Tellier

Football can be cruel sometimes! The NFL world is mourning the sudden death of 16-year-old quarterback Caden Tellier. Unfortunately, the Alabama high school player suffered a head injury during the season opener. According to the player's family and school officials, the teenager was hospitalized in critical condition after suffering a brain injury.

Several NFL players, including former wide receiver Antonio Brown, also reacted to the quarterback's sudden death. Brown, who mourned Tellier's death, shared ML Football's post and wrote: “RIP King. I hate to hear that.”

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ML Football shared the tragic news on its Instagram account. Tellier was playing a football game on Friday night that later led to a heartbreaking incident. The caption of the post read: “CADEN WAS JUST 16 YEARS OLD.“The late quarterback's mother described him as a kind, generous and loving person. He studied at Morgan Academy and Bryan Oliver, the school's principal, expressed his sadness in a Facebook post: “There are no words to describe how we feel as a school community and family.”

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Tellier's parents, Jamie and Arsella, also shared their grief on Twitter with the caption: “Our boy, Caden Tellier, came to know Jesus face to face. His life touched many lives and through his death, lives will now be saved.” The family thanked everyone for their prayers and support and remembered how much he impacted lives. Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown, Tellier's parents and his school aren't the only ones devastated by the quarterback's death. The news has shocked the entire NFL world and drawn support from fans.

Fans support Antonio Brown to pray for Tellier's family and demand mandatory helmet use

Shortly after ML Football and Antonio Brown reported on Tellier's death, fans were quick to respond. The NFL world sent prayers and support to the quarterback's family during this difficult time. While one user wrote how much the sudden loss has shaken the entire NFL community, others expressed how sad the incident was.

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Several netizens have also raised concerns about the safety of NFL players. Some fans even stressed the importance of protective helmets for players of all levels. These soft-padded helmets are medically certified and can save lives by preventing life-threatening injuries. One fan wrote: “Need the Guardian helmets in all levels, no matter how silly they look…

Although Caden Tellier's death was a very devastating incident, it has raised some important concerns for NFL players, especially the young teenagers who play football. With all due respect to the late quarterback Antonio Brown and the entire NFL world, we pray that Tellier's soul rests in peace!