Pittsburgh Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins dies after being struck by vehicle

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins died Saturday morning after he was struck by a vehicle, his agent, Cedric Saunders, told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Haskins was 24 years old.

Haskins was training in South Florida with other Steelers quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers.

«I am devastated and at a loss for words with the unfortunate passing of Dwayne Haskins,» Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said in a statement. «He quickly became part of our Steelers family upon his arrival in Pittsburgh and was one of our hardest workers, both on the field and in our community. Dwayne was a great teammate, but even more so a tremendous friend to so many. I am truly heartbroken.

»Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Kalabrya, and his entire family during this difficult time."

After a standout 2018 season at Ohio State, Haskins was selected 15th overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2019 draft.

Haskins spent two turbulent seasons with Washington before signing in Pittsburgh before last season.

«We are devastated to hear the news of the tragic passing of Dwayne Haskins Jr.,» Commanders owners Daniel and Tanya Snyder said in a statement. «He was a young man with a tremendous amount of potential who had infectious personality. To say we are heartbroken is an understatement. Our hearts and prayers are with the members of Dwayne's family and all of those who knew him and loved him.»

«Dwayne was a talented young man who had a long life ahead of him,» Commanders coach Ron Rivera said in a statement. «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 is sending our heartfelt condolences and thoughts and prayers to the