NFL world reacts to the death of Dallas Cowboys legend 

[{"selector":"#anim-1a82a07e-4990-4192-864f-e60a0b2593be [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.242439402308886%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] On Sunday while on vacation with his family in Mexico, Ex-Dallas Cowboy Larry Allen passed away. From 1994 to 2005 Allen spent twelve seasons playing with the Dallas Cowboys, accumulating seven All-Pros, eleven Pro Bowl choices, and one Super Bowl title.

[{"selector":"#anim-444143db-ad65-4cf8-9da0-e3a6f01d327e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Following the Cowboys' announcement of his passing on Monday in a statement, Allen's former colleagues paid homage.

[{"selector":"#anim-89c2e87e-59df-476d-b33e-fd7e30fa6578 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.161184114417%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Emmitt Smith played with Allen between 1994 and 2002 and was clearly distraught talking about the passing of his friend on an Instagram video.

[{"selector":"#anim-e62b7834-cd6a-4ff7-8e0a-263ceb1e3d93 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-35.2812499106872%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Sitting on my back patio, I'm thinking back on one of the best offensive linemen I have ever seen.

[{"selector":"#anim-5a46de19-cf7e-4803-a14b-5c00e4738e79 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] My daughter Skylar calls Larry Allen and me saying he passed away.

[{"selector":"#anim-0c5b88a4-9e88-40f4-acdd-3a1b65243f30 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.242439402308886%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] One thing about Larry Allen, I know, he had a big heart and he enjoyed life to the fullest.

[{"selector":"#anim-020ac0fb-52b8-4f57-89e9-f9a2d3116388 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] I'm at a loss for words, such a good dude, amazing player, super person.

[{"selector":"#anim-90c2ccf8-d8b2-42bf-9e7a-71b95dc5d6c8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.161184114417%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] On the football field, a man of extremely few words was a beast and will be dearly missed.