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Mitch Trubisky, the Pittsburgh Steelers' newly signed quarterback, is “absolutely heartbroken” following thedeath of teammate Dwayne Haskins.
Trubisky, who was hosting Haskins in Miami, Fla. for the team’s training sessions, reflected on his teammate’s passing in asince-deleted poston his Instagram Story. “I am absolutely heartbroken, Dwayne has made such an impact on me in a short period of time,” the NFL star, 27, wrote.
“He welcomed me to his team with his big heart and infectious smile. I am so thankful to have known Dwayne. All my love and prayers are with his family,” he added.
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Haskins was in Florida at the time for training with other Steelers players, and had recently signed a one-year deal to stay with the team just three weeks prior to his death.
“I am devastated and at a loss for words with the unfortunate passing of Dwayne Haskins,” saidSteelers head coach Mike Tomlin. “He quickly became a part of our Steelers family upon his arrival in Pittsburgh and was one of our hardest workers, both on the field and in the community.”
“Dwayne was a great teammate, but even more so a tremendous friend to so many. I am truly heartbroken,” he continued.
Commanders head coach Ron Rivera also commented on Haskins' death, sharing that he was “honestly at a loss for words.”
“Dwayne was a talented young man who had a long life ahead of him,“Rivera wrote in a tweet on Saturday. “This is a very sad time and I am honestly at a loss for words. I know I speak for the rest of our team in saying he will be sorely missed. Our entire team sends our heartfelt condolences and thoughts and prayers to the Haskins family at this time.”
Commanders co-owners Dan and Tanya Snyder also reflected on the loss, offering their condolences to Haskins' family in astatement posted to Twitteron Saturday.
“To say we are heartbroken is an understatement,” they wrote. “Our hearts and prayers are with the members of Dwayne’s family and all of those who knew and loved him.”
source: people.com
