Redskins owner Daniel M. Snyder offered the following statement on the death of NFL Films co-founder Steve Sabol, who passed away earlier this afternoon.

"Steve Sabol, along with his Hall of Fame father, Ed, introduced the world to the great game of football by capturing every essence of the players, coaches and fans. Everyone has benefitted from Steve and NFL Films' contribution to the game and we are forever grateful.

"Steve was the voice of the NFL and his shoes are impossible to fill. Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to his family."

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