Athletes, coaches react after former Saints defensive end Will Smith shot to death

— -- Late Saturday night, former Saints defensive end Will Smith was fatally shot after an apparent road rage incident in New Orleans. According to authorities, Smith was pronounced dead on the scene after being shot multiple times. His wife, Racquel Smith, was transported to a hospital after being shot twice in the right leg. 

There has been an overwhelming outpouring of sympathy and support for Smith's family in the hours since the news broke: