Giants hold moment of silence for Dennis Byrd before Ravens game

Before the Giants hosted the Ravens on Sunday, the team held a moment of silence in honor of former New York Jets defensive lineman, Dennis Byrd.

Byrd passed away Saturday night in a car crash outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 50 year old played four years in the NFL before sustaining a career ending injury. Byrd was an inspiration for many players who valued his spirit and perseverance  to overcome such a paralyzing injury.

The moment was respected and captured by NFL fans, former players and reporters on Sunday afternoon:

 

Giants: #Giants will hold moment of silence in memory of Dennis Byrd, beloved NY sports figure. Dennis' courage & spirit was an inspiration…

— New York Giants on N (@GiantsonNB) October 16, 2016

The Giants held a moment of silence for former Jet (and NY sports icon) Dennis Byrd. He died Sat. in a tragic pic.twitter.com/w2Usn5dwJA

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) October 16, 2016

Thank you @Giants for the moment of silence for Dennis Byrd. Really nice gesture. #RIPDennisByrd

— Richard Rodgers (@RR_jetlife) October 16, 2016

We don't get along but the moment of silence for #DennisByrd before the #BALvsNYG game was classy. RIP to an @NFL legend @nyjets @Giants

— Jamie McCarty (@JamieMcCarty) October 16, 2016