Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins, 24, dies in auto accident

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed Saturday when he was hit by a dump truck whereas he was strolling on a South Florida freeway.
Florida Freeway Patrol spokeswoman Lt. Indiana Miranda confirmed the accident on westbound Interstate 595. Haskins was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
Miranda did not say why the 24-year-old Haskins was on the freeway on the time. The accident brought on the freeway to be shut down for a number of hours.
“He was simply strolling on the freeway and obtained hit,” Miranda informed The Related Press.
Haskins’ dying sparked an outpouring of grief from a number of corners of the NFL, significantly along with his former teammates with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders.
“I’m devastated and perplexed with the unlucky passing of Dwayne Haskins,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin mentioned. “He shortly grew to become a part of our Steelers household upon his arrival in Pittsburgh and was one among our hardest employees, each on the sector and in our group. Dwayne was an amazing teammate, however much more so an incredible good friend to so many. I’m really heartbroken.
“Our ideas and prayers are along with his spouse, Kalabrya, and his whole household throughout this tough time.”
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—@steelers
Haskins was chosen by Washington within the first spherical of the 2019 draft out of Ohio State. He began seven video games as a rookie, going 2-5. He was 1-5 in six begins the subsequent season for the crew, then was launched.
Washington coach Ron Rivera mentioned he was “completely heartbroken” to study of Haskins’ dying.
“Dwayne was a gifted younger man who had an extended life forward of him,” Rivera mentioned in a launch. “This can be a very unhappy time and I’m truthfully perplexed. I do know I converse for the remainder of our crew in saying he can be sorely missed. Our whole crew is sending our heartfelt condolences and ideas and prayers to the Haskins household at the moment.”
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—@Commanders
Ohio State posted a photograph of Haskins on its Twitter feed. It learn: “Chief. Legend. Ceaselessly a Buckeye.”
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—@OhioStateFB
The Steelers gave Haskins an opportunity to resurrect his profession in January 2021 after they signed him a month after being launched by Washington. Humbled by the choice, Haskins confused he was desirous to work exhausting and take in as a lot as he may from Ben Roethlisberger and Mason Rudolph. He made the roster because the third-stringer however solely dressed as soon as, serving because the backup in a tie with Detroit after Roethlisberger was positioned into the COVID-19 protocol the evening earlier than the sport.
“The world misplaced an amazing particular person at the moment,” Steelers star T.J. Watt posted on Twitter. “When Dwayne first walked into the locker room I may inform he was an upbeat man. He was at all times making individuals smile, by no means taking life as a right.”
The world misplaced an amazing particular person at the moment. When Dwayne first walked into the locker room I may inform he was an upbeat man. He was at all times making individuals smile, by no means taking life as a right. His affect on me will final a eternally.
—@_TJWatt
Tomlin and common supervisor Kevin Colbert each praised Haskins for his enchancment since becoming a member of the crew, and the Steelers re-signed him to a one-year deal as a restricted free agent in March. He was anticipated to compete with Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky for a spot.
“Dwayne meant a lot to so many individuals,” Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward posted on Twitter. “His smile was infectious and he was a man you needed to be round. We’re all in shock about shedding him. We’re going to miss the heck out of him as effectively. We misplaced you approach too early. Fortunately I obtained an opportunity to get to know you. RIP DH.”
ESPN was the primary to report Haskins had died.
Haskins seemed to be working in South Florida this week with a number of teammates, together with Trubisky, working again Najee Harris and tight finish Pat Freiermuth.
“Devastated,” Rudolph mentioned on social media.