Dwayne Haskins (2019)
Photo: Patrick Semansky/AP
NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins is dead. According to an ESPN report, the 24-year-old professional footballer was hit by a car in southern Florida and succumbed to his injuries in the morning.
The Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed their player's death via Twitter.
"I'm devastated and speechless," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is quoted as saying.
“Dwayne was a great teammate, but more than that, he was a wonderful friend.
It breaks my heart."
After a record season for Ohio State University in 2019, Haskins was drafted 15th by today's Washington Commanders.
However, he did not prevail as a starter and was released in the course of his second season.
Before last season he signed a contract with the Steelers, for which he was no longer used.
He should have been in contention for the starting quarterback role this offseason following the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger.
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