NFL To Honor Queen Elizabeth II With Moment Of Silence Before Season Opener

The NFL will honor Queen Elizabeth II before the 2022-23 season begins … with the league holding a moment of silence, TMZ Sports has actually discovered.

Homages throughout the sports world have actually been gathering on Thursday … with numerous professional athletes, companies and occasions sharing acknowledgements over the passing of Her Majesty.

In addition to the NFL’s homage, the BMW PGA Champion has actually suspended play up until more notification … with organizers stating golf would be stopped briefly for the time remaining in the wake of the Queen’s death.

“Out of respect for Her Majesty and the Royal Family, play has been suspended at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club for the remainder of Thursday, and flags at Wentworth Club will be lowered to half-mast,” a statement from the Tour reads, according to GOLF.com.

“Furthermore, no play will take place at the BMW PGA Championship on Friday, and the golf course and practice facilities will be closed.”

Thursday was the very first day of the BMW PGA Champion competition — which is kept in Europe — and among golf’s most significant names, Rory McIlroy, was completing in it.

As we reported, the Queen’s household rushed to be by her side once the palace revealed she was under medical supervision at her estate in Scotland.

The Royal Household revealed the 96-year-old Queen — the longest ruling king —  ”died peacefully” hours later on.

Another homage happened at a match in between FC Zurich and Toolbox … with a moment of silence after halftime.

Gamers from both clubs stood with their arms behind their backs … while fans in presence did the same by admiring the Queen.

A picture of the Queen was likewise revealed on a cinema … stating, “In memorial Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.”

The Queen’s effect was definitely felt … evidenced by the response her death is getting from noteworthy professional athletes like F1 star Lewis Hamilton, NFL quarterback Russell Wilson and professional fighters Tyson Fury and Jake Paul.

Hamilton revealed issue about Queen Elizabeth’s wellness in the subsiding minutes of her life … stating he was expecting much better news and calling her a “real fighter.”

“Dignity defined. An inspirational leader for many generations. Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth II,” Paul tweeted.