Longtime Ravens assistant coach Clarence Brooks has died.
The 65-year-old Brooks was battling esophageal cancer and had been receiving treatment since October 2015.
Related: Ravens coach Clarence Brooks discusses his battle with cancer
Brooks joined the Ravens coaching staff in 2005 and was the longest-tenured coach for the team, according to his bio on the Ravens website.
Players took to social media to express their sadness over the loss.
Just an amazing man - you could always make us smile! So thankful to have known you, CB. https://t.co/bbJZeUpgMj
— Justin Tucker (@jtuck9) September 17, 2016
You will be missed CB! Love you coach. #RIP pic.twitter.com/EH02NvkPFt
— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) September 17, 2016
CB, visiting by the fire pit at the pro bowl ur passion, honesty and love helped me become a RAVEN!! THANK U
RIP CB pic.twitter.com/jgWnwPq0rd
— Eric Weddle (@weddlesbeard) September 17, 2016
