Some truly terrible news this morning. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Pittsburgh Steelers’ QB Dwayne Haskins was killed in a car accident Saturday morning in South Florida. That news was confirmed by Haskins’ agent. Haskins was reportedly hit by a car. Other details are currently unknown.
UPDATE: Per the Florida Highway Patrol, Haskins was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 and he was hit by an oncoming dump truck and pronounced dead on scene. Haskins was walking on the highway for unknown reasons.
From Florida Highway Patrol: Dwayne Haskins was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 when there was oncoming traffic. He was hit by an oncoming dump truck and pronounced dead on scene. He walking on the highway for unknown reasons.
— Safid Deen 💯💯💯💯 (@Safid_Deen) April 9, 2022
Dwayne Haskins was training in South Florida with other Steelers QBs, RBs and WRs. He was killed this morning in South Florida when he got hit by a vehicle. Tragic….
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 9, 2022
Haskins was to turn 25 next month. A truly tragic moment and our thoughts are with the Haskins’ family at this time.
The FHP is currently investigating an accident that happened around 6:30 a.m. on I-595 Westbound between Interstate 95 north and south. According to the FHP, a 24-year-old pedestrian was hit by a dump truck. #Steelers https://t.co/qViHfBAEbC
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) April 9, 2022
Haskins was drafted 15th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft by Washington. He spent two seasons with the team before being released during the 2020 season. Pittsburgh signed him to a futures contract after the 2020 season. He spent the year as the team’s #3 QB, never appearing in a game. The Steelers restricted tendered him earlier this offseason and he was expected to compete for the #2/#3 job on the roster.
Haskins was in Florida joining several Steelers’ teammates for a workout with new quarterback Mitch Trubisky.
A one-year starter and star at Ohio State, he threw 50 touchdowns in 2018 for the Buckeyes, leading them to a 13-1 season. Haskins came in third in the Heisman Trophy voting that year.
steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has released statement on the passing of Haskins,
Statement from Head Coach Mike Tomlin: pic.twitter.com/hI5QaKzBUq
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 9, 2022
Some Steelers’ players have begun to react to the news, like CB Cam Sutton and others.
Cam Sutton on IG #Steelers pic.twitter.com/30Yy9uDGvq
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) April 9, 2022
Arthur Maulet on IG on passing of Dwayne Haskins #Steelers pic.twitter.com/WyKUWVAu6l
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) April 9, 2022
Awful news today. With a heavy heart my prayers go out to Dwayne Haskins family! RIP big man! Life is way too short!
— Bruce Gradkowski (@bgradkowski5) April 9, 2022
Tell YOUR loved ONEs…. tHAT YOU LOVE THEM!!! ❤️
Life is so short!! Rip Dwayne Haskins!
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) April 9, 2022
FLY HIGH YOUNG MAN! pic.twitter.com/yQLOkUwhLv
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) April 9, 2022
Diontae Johnson on passing of Dwayne Haskins #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/hAloo7hrq0
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) April 9, 2022
Truly speechless. Tough week! 💔 https://t.co/lwz9vndx1E
— Eddie Faulkner (@coachfaulk) April 9, 2022
Life is so sudden .😔i pray that his family get as much support and love as possible. This is so heart-rending 😞😞R.I.P Dwayne
— 🥷🏿DuragDondada🥷🏿 (@kdd7696) April 9, 2022
Statement from the Snyders on the passing of Dwayne Haskins #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/35CVCyB5BE
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) April 9, 2022
Devastated.
— Mason Rudolph (@Rudolph2Mason) April 9, 2022
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
Can’t believe it… Prayers for the Haskins family 🙏🏽
— John Leglue (@theJohnLeglue) April 9, 2022
God you called him home way too young , I’ll never forget you brotha and the talks we had . You’ll live on forever . May your family find peace . 3️⃣🦁👑
— Chukwuma Okorafor (@Chuks__76) April 9, 2022
Doesn’t seem real. Those who knew him knew how special he was. Heartbreaking, RIP Dwayne. Lord be with his family
— Alex Highsmith (@highsmith34) April 9, 2022
Dwayne meant so much to so many people. His smile was infectious and he was a guy you wanted to be around. We are all in shock about losing him. We are going to miss the heck out of him as well. We lost you way too early. Luckily I got a chance to get to know you. RIP DH
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) April 9, 2022
Heartbroken to hear of the loss of Dwayne Haskins Jr. My thoughts and prayers go out to his incredible family. One of the greatest QB’s in Ohio State history, but an even better son, teammate, and friend. God Bless!! pic.twitter.com/lM9Z8LzMhe
— Urban Meyer (@CoachUrbanMeyer) April 9, 2022
Tough to find the words… you will be missed pic.twitter.com/x9bNzmRvCv
— Joey Burrow (@JoeyB) April 9, 2022
The loss of Dwayne is beyond tragic and extremely difficult to process. For those who knew him closely, he was much more than a great football player. He had a giant heart, old soul and an infectious smile. The Ohio State community and our entire football program are heartbroken.
— Ryan Day (@ryandaytime) April 9, 2022
— Trai Turner (@trai_turner) April 9, 2022
I spent your final moments with you and I can’t help but think about how selfless you were in those moments. All you cared about was making sure that everyone around you was okay and I can’t thank you enough for that. You are what I strive to be. #LL3
— Chase Claypool (@ChaseClaypool) April 9, 2022
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