Markus Paul spent 23 years as a strength and conditioning coach in the NFL, including three years with the Dallas Cowboys, and left behind a lasting legacy. Surrounded by family, he passed away Wednesday at the age of 54, after being hospitalized Tuesday morning.
A beloved member of the football community, Paul will be remembered for his captivating smile, passion for his work and enthusiasm for life.
Forever impacted by Paul's legacy, members of the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL took to social media to pay tribute to him.
Statements from Jerry Jones & Mike McCarthy on Markus Paul: pic.twitter.com/UqjAj8vJKl
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 26, 2020
Thankyou Markus for being you. Learned a lot from observing you. Servant Leader 🙏🏾Missing the laughs and jokes. Rest in Heaven ❤️ peace, love and prayers to all affected JIT~ pic.twitter.com/7hqtgMrNop
— Jaylon Smith (@thejaylonsmith) November 26, 2020
My feelings are so hurt... My condolences to the Paul family. Coach Markus was a great man and loved getting us better, you will be missed Coach!
— Jourdan Lewis (@JourdanJD) November 26, 2020
A great coach and even greater man!! You will be missed, Coach. Rest easy up above! https://t.co/Tgrxk7nOZb
— Blake Jarwin (@Jaws_47) November 26, 2020
It was amazing how many times I would see a clock and it would say 10:32. That meant Markus Paul was with me at that moment. During the course of a tough game, tough day he was by my side. Even though he’s left us I know he will still be by my side. Miss You, Love You MP pic.twitter.com/2StIPmg0wD
— Daryl Johnston (@DarylJohnston) November 26, 2020
The loss of Markus Paul is just stunning. Beautiful soul, wonderful person and a leader in every way. Thankful for his presence💔🙏🏻🙏🏻 Impossible to understand.
— Brad Sham (@Boys_Vox) November 25, 2020
Man..... rest easy Coach Markus Paul...
— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) November 26, 2020
Damn this one hurt! Paul you will be truly missed! Tears in my eyes just thinking about having breakfast with you every morning and conversing about these “Young bucks”. I can hear you in my head now “Tann these young bucks different” lol will forever have you in my 🖤 pic.twitter.com/E47iw5pCYA
— Phillip Tanner (@PTanner34) November 25, 2020
This one truly hurts man. Great coach, even better person. 🙏🏾 https://t.co/SpZyrWDwu8
— Kavon Frazier (@Kay_BlackSimba) November 26, 2020
Man... RIP Coach Markus Paul. 🙏🏾 https://t.co/YlOxrZqlju
— Kavon Frazier (@Kay_BlackSimba) November 25, 2020
Heartbroken we have lost such a Great Man, Markus Paul.
— Shaun O'Hara (@ShaunOHara60) November 26, 2020
One of your jobs was to “Weigh Us In” but it was YOU “WEIGHING IN” on us SPIRITUALLY that I will be forever grateful. Thank you for the Spots, the chats & the constant positivity. Praying for the Paul Family 🙏🏻 💙 RIP pic.twitter.com/RK5cjNbQq2
Rest In Peace OG! My prayers are with your family and loved ones. You will be greatly missed and you’ll be a man I forever look up to! 🙏🏽 #RIP #MarkusPaul pic.twitter.com/KY3EfzSOQo
— Tyrone Crawford 🇨🇦 (@TCrawford98) November 26, 2020
I did not know Markus Paul personally, but feel like I did. It’s that football brotherhood. I played against his Syracuse teams that he was on in college, we played the same position, and that connects us. My heart breaks for his family and loved ones. My deepest condolences.
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) November 26, 2020
I sit here tonight with tears in my eyes, but I know I’m a better man after being associated with Markus Paul for all these years. Gone, but you’ll never be forgotten. My prayers to your family. I know your Mom is waiting for you in heaven. pic.twitter.com/0RshIA812C
— Randy Edsall (@RandyEdsall) November 26, 2020
Saddened by the loss of #markuspaul ... great Orangeman - great football man. Huge smile / great energy / desire to see everyone at their best. @CuseFootball @dallascowboys @Patriots @Giants https://t.co/FbLTtsLjEX
— Scott Hanson (@ScottHanson) November 26, 2020
RIP Markus Paul.. talked to you for a while after our game against Dallas.. was good seeing you after our time with the Giants! God called home a great one! https://t.co/uFZ9yEfC9G
— Geno (@GenoSmith3) November 26, 2020
Coach Paul helped me quite a bit during my time in New York. He was a great man. Prayers and condolences to his family. 🙏🏾 https://t.co/bHnKEpF0CX
— Chris Ogbonnaya (@ChrisOgbonnaya) November 26, 2020
Take Wings & Soar Markus. 🕊 I will cherish every moment we’ve shared forever. Thank you. 🙏🏾 https://t.co/NdZln6kU1l
— Sinorice Moss (@sinoricemoss) November 26, 2020
The Syracuse football family mourns the loss of one of our own following the tragic passing Orange great Markus Paul.
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) November 26, 2020
Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/tLXhs2ubVb
Our prayers of comfort and peace are with his family, the Dallas Cowboys and his many friends across the NFL and beyond. He will be greatly missed.
— New York Giants (@Giants) November 26, 2020
Statement from the New Orleans Saints: pic.twitter.com/g0pnK8VH7Q
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 26, 2020
Former Bears safety Markus Paul, a longtime NFL strength and conditioning coach, passed away Wednesday at the age of 54. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and to the countless lives he touched.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 26, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of Markus Paul, who spent two years with us in 2005-06. He was a kind man who made a lasting impact on those fortunate to have crossed his path.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) November 26, 2020
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 26, 2020
