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Shocking news from the NFL world as reports are coming in that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed early Saturday morning (April 9) in a car accident. Details are still swirling about and we’re on the search for more information.
ESPN just published a brief report regarding the death of Haskins after the player’s agent Cedric Saunders broke the news to Adam Schefter. Schefter is currently enduring some critique from observers after posting an initial tweet mentioning how Haskins struggled early in his career instead of showing more decorum and respect to the family after receiving the news.
Haskins was in South Florida training with some of his Steelers teammates when he was struck by a vehicle. C
Haskins was a star player at Ohio State University ahead of being selected 15th overall by the Washington Commanders in 2019. Haskins signed with the Steelers last year and was looking to recharge his career hence why he was in Florida for offseason training with the team’s other quarterbacks and receivers.
Born on May 3, 1997, in Highland Park, N.J., Haskins spend his high school years in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Potomac, Md., attending the Bullis School where he played for the school’s football team. After initially committing to the University of Maryland, Haskins moved ahead to Ohio State and quickly became a fan favorite.
Dwayne Haskins was 24.
We will return to this post with updates as we get them.
Our condolences to the Haskins family, friends, and loved ones. Rest powerfully in peace.
Dwayne Haskins, a standout at Ohio State before becoming Washington’s first-round pick and playing in Pittsburgh, died this morning when he got hit by a car in South Florida, per his agent Cedric Saunders. Haskins would have turned 25 years old on May 3.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 9, 2022
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Incredibly sad to hear about Dwayne Haskins
Thoughts and prayers are with his family. Gut wrenching news
Rest In Peace
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) April 9, 2022
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Dwayne Haskins' family deserves an apology. They don't need to hear about his professional "struggles" on the same morning of his untimely death.
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) April 9, 2022
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RIP to Dwayne Haskins. He said he was gonna go to Ohio State the first time he stepped foot on campus as a little kid. And he became a Buckeye legend.
pic.twitter.com/u05TZ7RS5g— David Gardner (@byDavidGardner) April 9, 2022
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Dwayne Haskins, an Ohio State standout and NFL QB, died Saturday morning in a car accident in South Florida, agent Cedric Saunders told @AdamSchefter. pic.twitter.com/9kWEcEDafQ
— ESPN (@espn) April 9, 2022
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How about “ Dwayne Haskins, son, husband, buckeye brother, friend, beloved teammate has passed away” TF his career ups and downs have to do with him unfortunately losing his life
STFU! Let his family & friends grieve instead of throwing shade. Praying for the Haskins family!! pic.twitter.com/gb1D9KcgCQ
— Cardale Jones (@CJ1two) April 9, 2022
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Rest In Peace Dwayne Haskins. Praying for him and his family right now. Too young. pic.twitter.com/LckPtNBIpk
— Toney Time (@toney_time) April 9, 2022
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Dwayne Haskins just posted this video having fun and joking around yesterday
It’s a reminder how fragile life is pic.twitter.com/b9KFrWbrnd
— Brett (@Brett_Hanfling) April 9, 2022
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RIP Dwayne Haskins.. heartbreaking… Prayers to his family & loved ones.
Love yours while they’re here!— Kyler Murray (@K1) April 9, 2022
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RIP Dwayne Haskins. An amazing CFB QB at OSU. Gone too soon. pic.twitter.com/yM2M8HOIaO
— Unnecessary Roughness (@UnnecRoughness) April 9, 2022
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Tell YOUR loved ONEs…. tHAT YOU LOVE THEM!!!
Life is so short!! Rip Dwayne Haskins!
— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) April 9, 2022
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Dwayne Haskins’ first major moment at Ohio State was as a freshman, taking over for an injured J.T. Barrett while trailing rival Michigan on the road in the 3rd quarter. Haskins would lead the Buckeyes to 3 scoring drives and a come from behind win. RIP
pic.twitter.com/HOi63mFArj
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 9, 2022
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Heartbreaking. RIP Dwayne Haskins! Sending blessings and prayers to his family! Life is precious. We’re always reminded. Incredibly sad to see young kings and queens, with their entire life ahead of them, gone too soon. Love your people and find your happiness daily!
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) April 9, 2022
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RIP Dwayne Haskins
Life is short. Love strong.
— Cameron Magruder (@ScooterMagruder) April 9, 2022
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This is difficult. As an Ohio State alum I loved what Dwayne Haskins did for the school. As a reporter getting to know him and talk to him many times and getting to know those close to him it’s really tough, knowing the devastating impact on their lives. So young. So damn sad.
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 9, 2022