The entire NFL is saddened by the loss of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, a true legend in pro football. Many teams paid tribute to the late, great owner.
This one’s for you, Pat.
Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen made a profound impact on the entire NFL, not just in the Mile High City.
That impact has not gone unnoticed as many teams around the league paid tribute to one of the great owners in all of professional sports following the news of his passing away at the age of 75.
NFL
https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1139533295459303425
Oakland Raiders
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) June 14, 2019
New York Giants
Statement from #NYGiants on @Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen. pic.twitter.com/Zmu6gsgNZG
— New York Giants (@Giants) June 14, 2019
Minnesota Vikings
Our thoughts are with the Bowlen and @Broncos families during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/bqoJiVRf90
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 14, 2019
Houston Texans
The #Texans organization sends its sincerest condolences to the Bowlen family on the loss of Pat Bowlen. pic.twitter.com/cs7DwiwprR
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) June 14, 2019
Seattle Seahawks
Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Bowlen family and the Denver Broncos organization. Pat was a true competitor and a great leader. His legacy will continue to impact the NFL and the state of Colorado. https://t.co/YTGsPUMtwo
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) June 14, 2019
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Statement from Buccaneers owner/co-chairman Bryan Glazer regarding the passing of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen: pic.twitter.com/ONsEH2gR7o
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) June 14, 2019
Chicago Bears
Statement from George H. McCaskey on the passing of Pat Bowlen:
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) June 14, 2019
“All football fans are indebted to Pat Bowlen for his many contributions to our great game. Soon he will take his rightful place among the immortals at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.”
Cleveland Browns
Our hearts go out to the entire Pat Bowlen family and @broncos organization. pic.twitter.com/xsPqgZ0JJw
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 14, 2019
New York Jets
Everyone in our New York Jets family is keeping the Bowlen and Broncos families in our thoughts. Our sincerest condolences.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) June 14, 2019
Kansas City Chiefs
Statement from Chiefs Chairman & CEO Clark Hunt on the passing of Broncos owner Pat Bowlen. pic.twitter.com/a7Lc4NMDSV
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) June 14, 2019
Atlanta Falcons
Our condolences go out to the entire Bowlen family, and the @Broncos organization.
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) June 14, 2019
Statement from Arthur Blank - https://t.co/xt8aoYYTuZ
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles are saddened to learn of the passing of @Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen. pic.twitter.com/Vh4ZDFvXqB
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 14, 2019
New England Patriots
Statement from Robert Kraft on the passing of Pat Bowlen: https://t.co/lq4Jd1aeGM pic.twitter.com/dRCcJzLkNh
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 14, 2019
Los Angeles Chargers
Our hearts and thoughts are with the Bowlen family and the Broncos organization. pic.twitter.com/cBNFDgprKx
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) June 14, 2019
Detroit Lions
Statement from #Lions owner and chairman Martha Firestone Ford on the passing of Pat Bowlen: pic.twitter.com/qdIxM9yK6t
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 14, 2019
Buffalo Bills
Statement from Buffalo Bills Owners Terry and Kim Pegula: pic.twitter.com/c2vfBz2rTA
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) June 14, 2019
Miami Dolphins
We send our condolences and sympathies to the Bowlen family and the entire Broncos organization. https://t.co/onSdMnViHO
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) June 14, 2019
Washington Redskins
Statement from #Redskins Owner Dan Snyder. pic.twitter.com/JgQSCrhJ88
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) June 14, 2019
Indianapolis Colts
Rest In Peace, Pat Bowlen. Classy owner of the Denver Broncos, he was the first NFL owner to win 300 games in his first 30 years. My sympathies go out to Annabel and the entire family.
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) June 14, 2019
Jacksonville Jaguars
#Jaguars owner Shad Khan on Pat Bowlen ... #Broncos pic.twitter.com/41zKjrExjV
— Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) June 14, 2019
Pat Bowlen will obviously be revered as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the only unfortunate aspect of that is that it will now be posthumously.
It’s awesome to see so many (18 by my count) different NFL teams make a public statement about Bowlen and what he meant to the NFL.
In a league where teams are always trying to get ahead and owners certainly don’t all have the greatest reputations, the fact that Pat Bowlen was universally liked and respected should be the clearest indicator of his class and character.
Bowlen purchased the Denver Broncos before they were the Denver Broncos as we know them. He implemented and established the culture of winning we all know and love, and did anything and everything in his power to make this team and the league he was part of better.
Not only that, Bowlen made his community a better place.
These statements and graphics made by more than half the NFL are very touching gestures and greatly appreciated by Broncos Country.