Sad news has emerged this Sunday morning as word is out that the brother of Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith died in a motorcycle accident at approximately 2:00am this morning. According to Jason LaCanfora, Smith has left the Ravens hotel. Sal Paolantonio is reporting that Smith did inform the Ravens he wanted to play tonight. The team has said they will leave the decision up to Smith as they prepare to face the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Torrey Smith and his family at this difficult time.

I can't believe my little brother is gone...be thankful for your loved ones and tell them you love them...this is the hardest thing ever

— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) September 23, 2012