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Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins dead after being struck by car
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed early Saturday morning in Florida after being struck by a car, the staff confirmed in a press release. He was 24 years previous.
Haskins, who was set to show 25 subsequent month, was in South Florida coaching with the staff when he tragically died after being hit by a automotive, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported first, citing Haskins’ agent.
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“I’m devastated and puzzled with the unlucky passing of Dwayne Haskins,” head coach Mike Tomlin stated in a press release. “He rapidly grew to become a part of our Steelers household upon his arrival in Pittsburgh and was one among our hardest staff, each on and off the sphere and in our neighborhood.”
Dwayne Haskins #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers seems to move in opposition to the Carolina Panthers throughout the first half of an NFL preseason recreation at Financial institution of America Stadium on Aug. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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“Dwayne was an excellent teammate, however much more so an amazing buddy to so many,” Tomlin stated. “I’m actually heartbroken.”
The previous Ohio State standout was reportedly in Miami coaching with Mitch Trubisky, who was signed by the Steelers final month to a two-year deal, Sports Illustrated reported. Haskins was anticipated to compete for the beginning job in Pittsburgh following veteran Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement.
Dwayne Haskins #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops again to move within the second half throughout the 2021 NFL preseason Corridor of Fame Sport in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys at Tom Benson Corridor Of Fame Stadium on August 5, 2021 in Canton, Ohio.
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Particulars surrounding Haskins’ demise weren’t instantly identified.
After redshirting his freshman 12 months at Ohio State, Haskins served as backup quarterback, throwing for 565 yards, 4 touchdowns, and one interception. The next season he was named the starter and went on to have an amazing season, throwing for 4,831 yards, 50 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
He was the second runner-up within the Heisman Trophy voting that 12 months and in 2019 he was drafted fifteenth general by the Washington Commanders.
Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Soccer Group seems at hand off the ball throughout a NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the Washington Soccer Group at FedExField on Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Maryland.
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Washington co-owners Dan and Tanya Snyder launched a press release remembering Haskins’ “infectious character.”
“We’re devastated to listen to the information of the tragic passing of Dwayne Haskins Jr.,” the assertion learn. “He was a younger man with an amazing quantity of potential who had an infectious character. To say we’re heartbroken is an understatement.”
Haskins flamed out in lower than two seasons with Washington, however the Steelers supplied him a second likelihood once they signed him to a one-year deal in 2021.
He served as a third-string quarterback behind Mason Rudolph after going 3-10 as a starter in Washington with 12 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.