Watch: Shannon Sharpe shares a heartfelt message following the passing of former Ravens teammate Tony Siragusa

Shannon Sharpe expressed his grief at the passing away of Tony Siragusa (File photo)
Shannon Sharpe expressed his grief at the passing away of Tony Siragusa (File photo)

Former Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Tony Siragusa tragically died in his sleep on June 22.

Siragusa, affectionately known as the 'Goose', was part of the Ravens team that won the Super Bowl in 2001.

Shannon Sharpe, who was Siragusa's teammate in Baltimore, posted a video on Twitter reacting to the news of the former defensive tackle's passing. Sharpe said was "heartbroken" and "crushed" by the devastating news.

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“I'm heartbroken. I'm crushed. I'm at a loss for words. My thoughts & prayers go out to Goose's wife, kids, family, friends & fans. I have one thing to say, Big fella. The next time I see you, I'm going to need my restitution…You embarrassed me on national TV. Rest easy, Goose."

Sharpe added that he recently saw Siragusa while filming a show called '30 for 30' on the Ravens of 2000.

“I just saw Goose a month ago when we were filming a ’30 for 30′ on the 2000 Ravens. He walked up to me and said, ‘I see you’re still working out and eating bulljive'. I said to him, ‘I see you’re not working out, eating bulljive'. We laughed, we hugged, it was a great time. We spent about 5-6 hours together just talking, laughing, and reminiscing – and now he’s gone.”
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Ravens nation lost Jaylon Ferguson on the same day as Tony Siragusa

Jaylon Ferguson passed away on June 22
Jaylon Ferguson passed away on June 22

June 22 was a tragic day for Ravens fans. Not only did former player Siragusa pass away, but last season's linebacker Jaylon Ferguson also died on the same day.

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Medics were called to Ferguson's home in Harwood after he was found unconscious. He was pronounced dead shortly after midnight. There were no signs of trauma or foul play.

In his three seasons with the Ravens, Ferguson played in 38 games, recording 62 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and two pass deflections.

According to heavy.com, neither the team nor Ferguson’s agent, Safarrah Lawson, offered any details surrounding the former linebacker's death. However, Justin Fenton of The Baltimore Banner reported that the death might have been the result of a "suspected overdose based on items found at the scene."

Ferguson played at the college level for Louisiana Tech and recorded 45 sacks. Louisiana Tech released the following statement:

The LA Tech Family mourns this morning’s tragic news of the sudden death of former Bulldog great, Jaylon Ferguson. We will remember his God-given talents on the field and his infectious personality off of it. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. RIP, 45.

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