Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has released a statement on the passing of former assistant coach Gary Brown.
Brown, the Cowboys running backs coach from 2013-19, died on Sunday following a battle with cancer. He was 52 years old.
The former Cowboys assistant coach played in the NFL before getting into coaching. He starred collegiately at Penn State.
Jones released a statement on Sunday night.
“Gary Brown had a big heart partnered with a big smile and a big personality. His energy and spirit were infectious. He lit up every room he walked into and touched the lives of those who knew him in such a positive way. Everyone who knew him, loved him. He meant so much to the players he coached and the coaches he coached with. His love for family, football and life was evident each day. He continued to fight, and he never gave up. My family and the Dallas Cowboys family are heartbroken, and our love and support are with his wife, Kim, his daughters, Malena and Dorianna, and his son, Tre.”
Several in the NFL world have taken to social media to pay tribute to Brown.
Great Father, Husband, Coach, and Mentor. Appreciate you and your family more than anything GB… Thank you for teaching me the way on the field and in life. Appreciate you Gary Brown. 🙏🏾
— DeMarco Murray (@DeMarcoMurray) April 11, 2022
Thank you Coach for always looking out for me. Making me better, smarter and allowing me to love your wife and kids as much as you. You are 1 of 1 Gary Brown pic.twitter.com/z9mWSyxCV0
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) April 11, 2022
Ah man, just heard Gary Brown passed. Loved that cat… became friends with him when he played RB for the Giants and got closer when he coached. Dude was a lightbulb in the room. RIP GB
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) April 11, 2022
Sad to learn of the passing of former Cowboys RB coach Gary Brown. Always had a smile on his face. Prayers to his family. He was just 52.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) April 11, 2022
Our thoughts are with Gary’s friends and family members during this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.
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