PITTSBURGH — The NFL took to social media to remember Dwayne Haskins after he was reportedly struck and killed by a car in South Florida on Saturday morning.
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Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has issued a statement on the death of Dwayne Haskins, saying his smile and zeal for life will be missed:
A message from Ben. pic.twitter.com/P3aMe8Njbs
— BigBen7.com (@_BigBen7) April 9, 2022
Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool, who said he was with Haskins in his final moments, shared a heartbreaking video and said “it’s okay to not be okay.”
-A moment of vulnerability-
— Chase Claypool (@ChaseClaypool) April 9, 2022
The moment I realized I had lost a brother.
We are placed on this undesirable pedestal and become treated as if we are anything but human, but It’s okay to not be okay. Allow me to be the example. Love you, 3 🤍🕊 https://t.co/3ZGehDX49H pic.twitter.com/cIUHCiPM21
In a statement, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he was “devastated and at a loss for words” over Haskins’ death, citing him as one of the hardest workers on the team who fit right in as soon as he arrived.
Statement from Mike Tomlin on the tragic death of Dwayne Haskins pic.twitter.com/GbNXU8Wmtq
— Jenna Harner (@JennaHarner11) April 9, 2022
Current and former teammates also expressed their grief. Current free agent cornerback Joe Haden, who played for the Steelers for five seasons, said to tell your loved ones you love them.
Tell YOUR loved ONEs…. tHAT YOU LOVE THEM!!! ❤️
— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) April 9, 2022
Life is so short!! Rip Dwayne Haskins!
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Current teammate Mason Rudolph had one word after Haskins passing.
Devastated.
— Mason Rudolph (@Rudolph2Mason) April 9, 2022
Former fellow Steelers quarterback Josh Dobbs, who just signed a deal with the Cleveland Browns, said “life is fragile.”
Prayers up 🙏🏽 life is fragile.
— Josh Dobbs (@josh_dobbs1) April 9, 2022
It’s not just Haskins’ teammates who are taking to the web to air their condolences. Voices from around the NFL are coming out with their own words about the tragedy.
Haskins’ former team, the Washington Commanders, put out a statement from co-owners Dan and Tanya Snyder and head coach Ron Rivera.
Statement from co-owners Dan and Tanya Snyder pic.twitter.com/6Dn0z3RbeQ
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 9, 2022
Statement from head coach Ron Rivera pic.twitter.com/tVBLva7Dsd
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 9, 2022
Ohio State Football, where Haskins played in college, tweeted a short but powerful goodbye to their former QB.
Leader. Legend. Forever a Buckeye. pic.twitter.com/yxwaIewN9V
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 9, 2022
Urban Meyer, who coached Haskins at Ohio State, tweeted that he’s “heartbroken” and remembered Haskins as one of the greatest quarterbacks in Ohio State history. Meyer shared a photo of Haskins from his days in Columbus.
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
Gene Smith, the athletic director at Ohio State also shared a photo of himself and Haskins.
Shocked and saddened by the devastating news about Dwayne. He was a legend on the field and truly a tremendous human being. Prayers to the Haskins’ family. pic.twitter.com/A3osynNcWM
— Gene Smith (@OSU_AD) April 9, 2022
Former Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett said he’s “lost for words.”
Lost for words…RIP Dwayne https://t.co/PI1kfOtFAw
— Kenny Pickett (@kennypickett10) April 9, 2022
The Miami Dolphins issued their condolences to the Steelers.
We are saddened by the tragic passing of Dwayne Haskins and our thoughts and prayers are with his family, teammates, the Steelers organization and all who mourn his loss. https://t.co/vArmPhv45b
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) April 9, 2022
As did the Dallas Cowboys.
The Dallas Cowboys are deeply saddened by the passing of Dwayne Haskins. Our hearts go out to the Haskins family, Pittsburgh Steelers and Steelers Nation for their tragic loss. 💙
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) April 9, 2022
Former Steeler Merril Hoge, who personally knew Haskins, tweeted that his thoughts and prayers are with Haskins’ family, friends and loved ones.
I join the @steelers and #SteelerNation in the grieving process after suffering the loss of our family member Dwayne Haskins. I personally knew Dwayne as a young kid when he played for me on the USA football team. My thoughts & prayers are with his family, friends and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/I1GYvVUdQT
— Merril Hoge (@merrilhoge) April 9, 2022
Former Steeler Trai Essex described Haskins’ passing as “gut wrenching.”
In an instant, gone. Gone from his family. Gone from his friends. Gone from his teammates. So much more life to live. This is absolutely gut wrenching. 24 years old with the world in front of him. RIP Dwayne Haskins. 😔
— Trai Essex (@TraiDay79) April 9, 2022
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey tweeted that the city of Pittsburgh is mourning Haskins’ untimely passing.
The City of @Pittsburgh mourns the untimely passing of @Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and the entire Steelers organization.https://t.co/dEq5TP8d1B
— Ed Gainey (@gainey_ed) April 9, 2022
Former NFL great Robert Griffin III (RG3) tweeted this touching message:
Dwayne Haskins died this morning after being hit by a car at only 24 years old. He had so much life ahead of him even beyond the football field. Most will remember him as a star at Ohio State and NFL QB, but let us all send up a prayer for his family who lost so much more. pic.twitter.com/jL5abZ98Pc
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 9, 2022
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray tweeted that the loss is “heartbreaking.”
RIP Dwayne Haskins.. heartbreaking… Prayers to his family & loved ones.
— Kyler Murray (@K1) April 9, 2022
Love yours while they’re here!
Free agent quarterback Tim Tebow asked the public to join him in prayer for Haskins’ family, friends and teammates.
Our thoughts and prayers are going out to the Haskins. I’m so sorry about your loss.
— Tebow.Sol (@TimTebow) April 9, 2022
Please join me in prayer for the Haskins family, friends, and teammates.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Atlanta, tweeted this message from Dr. Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr.
My heart goes out to the family, friends and community of Dwayne Haskins. 🙏🏾
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) April 9, 2022
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