Former New Orleans Saints player Will Smith was shot and killed ... Andrus Jerseyin a case of road rage by a man who had rear-ended his car, police said Sunday.

Smith was beloved by fans for his role in bringing a Super Bowl championship to New Orleans in 2009, though the defensive captain also found himself at the center of the NFL's bounty probe in 2012.

Smith's slaying rippled ... Lawrie Jerseystatement that they were thankful for the outpouring of support but requested privacy as the family grieves for a ''devoted husband, father and friend.'' Will and Racquel Smith have three children.

The couple had been at the French Quarter festival, an event that features local music and food, in the hours before the shooting. He posted a photo of himself and his wife on Twitter and Instagram with the caption: ''Having a blast at the (hash)fqf2016 (at) French Quarter Fest.''

Defense attorney John Fuller asked for low bond, noting that Hayes had waited for police, owns a [url=http://www.officialbluejaysstore.com/authentic-28-colby-rasmus-jersey.html]... business and is raising his 5-year-old son.

Magistrate Brigid Collins said she understood that, but added, ''I've also got a gentleman who was shot in the back.''

Online court records show Hayes pleaded guilty in 2014 to one count each of possessing an illegal weapon and possessing drug paraphernalia.