Dwayne Haskins dead at age 24

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Haskins, 24 on his old team the now Washington football team.

Steelers quarterback, Dwayne Haskins, died early Saturday morning.

He was hit by a dump truck near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was killed at the young age of 24, and would’ve turned 25 on May, 3rd.

Haskins was trying to cross a bridge by foot and was struck by truck according to Florida Highway patrol.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

This news comes a month after he re-signed a contract with the Steelers, in hopes of becoming the starter for the 2022-2023 NFL season.

I’ve wanted to be a quarterback my entire life. Being a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers is a dream.

— Dwayne Haskins