Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins, 24, hasdied .- The team's head coach, Mike Tomlin, confirmed the news in a Saturday statement.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced that quarterback Dwayne Haskins died in a statement on Saturday. According to USA Today, the 24-year-old died after being struck by a car in Florida.
"I am devastated and at a loss for words with the unfortunate passing of Dwayne Haskins. He quickly became part of our Steelers family upon his arrival in Pittsburgh and was one of our hardest workers, both on the field and in our community," Tomlin's statement said.
Tomlin added: "Dwayne was a great teammate, but even more so a tremendous friend to so many. I am truly heartbroken. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Kalabrya, and his entire family during this difficult time.
—Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 9, 2022
The NFL also issued a statement on Saturday, saying "we extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones." Haskins' alma mater, Ohio State, where ESPN reports he was a standout player, acknowledged his passing on Twitter: "Leader. Legend. Forever a Buckeye," the tweet read.
According to KDKA, Haskins was picked by the Washington Commanders in the 2019 draft, and spent two seasons with the team, before signing with the Steelers last year.
"He was a young man with a tremendous amount of potential who had an infectious personality. To say we are heartbroken is an understatement," the Washington Commanders said in a statement.
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