Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was tragically killed in a car accident on Saturday. He was 24-years-old.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and former Ohio State Buckeyes standout Dwayne Haskins tragically passed away on Saturday, Apr. 9. He was just 24-years-old.
Haskins’ agent, Cedric Saunders, confirmed to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter that he was hit by a car in South Florida. Schefter tweeted that Haskins was in South Florida training alongside Steelers quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs.
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
In 2019, Haskins was selected with the 15th-overall pick by the now-Washington Commanders.
He signed with the Steelers in 2021.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin’s statement on the passing of Dwayne Haskins
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, released a statement saying he was devastated and heartbroken by the loss of a friend and a great teammate while sending his thoughts and prayers to his wife and family.
Statement from Head Coach Mike Tomlin: pic.twitter.com/hI5QaKzBUq
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 9, 2022
Washington Commanders’ statement on the tragic death of Dwayne Haskins
Daniel and Tanya Snyder, co-owners of the Washington Commanders, the franchise that drafted Haskins out of Ohio State, released a statement saying they are devastated and heartbroken.
Statement from Washington Commanders’ co-owners Dan and Tanya Snyder on the loss of 24-year-old Dwayne Haskins. pic.twitter.com/0ATwGO0si6
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 9, 2022
Ohio State remembers a leader and a legend
Leader. Legend. Forever a Buckeye. pic.twitter.com/yxwaIewN9V
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 9, 2022
The Dept. of Athletics is terribly saddened to learn of the death of Dwayne Haskins. We are thinking of the entire Haskins family during this most difficult time. Our prayers are with the family, and with his current and former teammates, coaches, friends and relatives. https://t.co/4aEdQ9nQdj
— Ohio State Buckeyes 🌰 (@OhioStAthletics) April 9, 2022
NFL world mourns the loss of Dwayne Haskins
Michael Thomas, Kyler Murray, Jarvis Landry, Patrick Mahomes and several NFL players and media members were stunned to see the news Haskins has been killed. They are going through the grieving process in real-time with the rest of his fans learning of the news.
https://twitter.com/Cantguardmike/status/1512811159048515588
I’m speechless
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) April 9, 2022
Tough to find the words… you will be missed pic.twitter.com/x9bNzmRvCv
— Joey Burrow (@JoeyB) April 9, 2022
Steelers teammates, TJ Watt and James Conner are among those offering their remembrances of their friend who is gone too soon.
The world lost a great person today. When Dwayne first walked into the locker room I could tell he was an upbeat guy. He was always making people smile, never taking life for granted. His impact on me will last a forever.
— TJ Watt (@_TJWatt) April 9, 2022
Gone way too soon , RIP DH! Praying for the family. 🙏🏽
— James Conner (@JamesConner_) April 9, 2022
one day at a time …
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) April 9, 2022
NFL players, media react to tragic death of Dwayne Haskins
https://twitter.com/PatrickMahomes/status/1512809666744659976
RIH DH 🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Jarvis Juice Landry (@God_Son80) April 9, 2022
https://twitter.com/mspears96/status/1512807804410675204
Dammit man! RIP 🙏🏿 https://t.co/fHU7BRdBW2
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) April 9, 2022
Terrible news. Was a great kid. Had been in Miami this week training with Mitch Trubisky, Najee Harris and a group of Steelers players. https://t.co/8GAqopJfMI
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 9, 2022
Unspeakably sad. RIP Dwayne Haskins 🙏 💔 https://t.co/1E5C9484Jr
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 9, 2022
https://twitter.com/Realrclark25/status/1512810002104291328
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Haskins family, his friends, his fans and everyone impacted by this heartbreaking tragedy.
Rest in peace, Dwayne Haskins. You will be missed by so many.
This story will be updated with additional information.