It is a unhappy day for Steelers followers. On Saturday, April ninth, it was revealed that the group’s quarterback – 24-year-old Dwayne Haskins – has tragically handed away after being struck by a automotive in South Florida.

As Bleach Report notes, the late athlete’s agent, Cedric Saunders, confirmed the information to ESPN‘s Adam Schefter, who shared the information with a tweet this morning. “Dwayne Haskins, a standout at Ohio State earlier than changing into Washington’s first-round decide and taking part in in Pittsburgh, died this morning when he acquired hit by a automotive.”

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“Haskins would have turned 25 years previous on Could third,” the reporter continued. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has additionally launched an announcement by way of the group’s Twitter web page, writing, “I’m devastated and puzzled with the unlucky passing of Dwayne Haskins.”

Tomlin shared that Haskins “rapidly grew to become a part of our Steelers household upon his arrival in Pittsburgh,” including that the New Jersey native “was one of many hardest staff, each on the sphere and in our group.”

“Dwayne was an excellent teammate, however much more an incredible buddy to so many. I’m actually heartbroken,” his coach wrote. “Our ideas and prayers are along with his spouse, Kalabrya, and his whole household throughout this troublesome time.”

Schefter has additionally confirmed that Haskins was in Florida coaching with different Pittsburg gamers on the time of his loss of life. Final month, he re-signed with the Steelers on a one-year contract.

Over on Twitter buddies and followers of the quarterback have been posting heartfelt tributes in his honour – test a few of them out beneath. 

RIP Dwayne Haskins.

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