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    Dwayne Haskins’ wife shares heartfelt message on late quarterback’s 25th birthday

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    The wife of former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins, who tragically died last month after being struck on a Florida highway, penned a heartfelt message to her husband on what would have been his 25th birthday. 

    Kalabrya Haskins shared a number of photos and videos to her Instagram on Tuesday to celebrate the late quarterback’s birthday less than a month after he was struck and killed by a dump truck while attempting to cross a Florida highway.   

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    “King Wayne, God decided Simba needed a halo, instead of a crown for your mane,” the message began. “Life without you here brings so much pain. But today we celebrate your 25th reign.” 

    A vigil is held at Ohio Stadium in memory of former Ohio State Buckeye Dwayne Haskins Jr. on April 12, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Gaelen Morse/Getty Images)

    “Your light was so bright, words can’t begin to explain…How proud I am of the man you became. Humbled to experience the angel Heaven just gained. My twin flame. I vow to always honor your name,” she continued.

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    Dwayne Haskins Jr. #7 of the Washington Football Team warms up prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at FedExField on Dec. 27, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Will Newton/Getty Images)

    Haskins was in Florida training with Steelers teammates at the time of his death. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, he was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 on foot when he was hit by a dump truck around 6:37 a.m. on April 9.

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    Dwayne Haskins #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers makes a pass in the second half during the 2021 NFL preseason Hall of Fame Game against the Dallas Cowboys at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 5, 2021 in Canton, Ohio. (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

    A 911 call placed by Kalabrya Haskins that morning revealed that he was stalled on the side of the highway and was getting gas for his vehicle just before being hit. 

    The NFL honored Haskins’ memory during the NFL Draft on Friday with a moment of silence.

    Dwayne Haskins honored at NFL Draft with moment of silence

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    The NFL Draft started with a moment of silence for Dwayne Haskins Thursday night, just weeks after the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback was killed after being struck on a Florida highway. 

    Haskins, who would have turned 25 Tuesday, was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 on foot when he was hit by a dump truck around 6:37 a.m. April 9, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

    He was pronounced dead on the highway.

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    “Earlier this month, former Ohio State, Washington Commanders and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins tragically lost his life. Please join us in a moment of silence as we honor his memory,” the NFL announced as an image of Haskins was displayed on the big screen for the thousands of NFL fans in attendance. 

    Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Aug. 12, 2021. (Eric Hartline/USA TODAY Sports)

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    Dwayne Haskins (3), quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers, during a game between the Steelers and the Carolina Panthers Aug. 27, 2021, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.  (John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    A 911 call placed by Dwayne’s wife, Kalabrya Haskins, who was in Pittsburgh at the time, revealed that Haskins was apparently stalled on the side of the highway and was getting gas for his vehicle just before being struck. 

    Dwayne Haskins of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on Aug. 12, 2021, in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

    Haskins was in Florida training with Steelers teammates at the time of his death.

    Dwayne Haskins’ parents not attending son’s funeral in Pittsburgh, will hold separate services

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    The parents of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins, who died earlier this month after being struck by a vehicle on a Florida highway, say they will not attend his funeral services Friday, according to a report. 

    Haskins’ wife, Kalabrya Haskins, said in a statement last week that funeral services for the former Washington quarterback would be held Friday at the Allegheny Center Alliance Church in Pittsburgh. 

    DWAYNE HASKINS WAS STRANDED ON FLORIDA HIGHWAY, GETTING GAS WHEN HE WAS TRUCK BY A TRUCK, 911 CALL REVEALS

    But Haskins’ parents, Dwayne Sr. and Tamara Haskins, will reportedly not be in attendance. 

    Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins passes against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh Aug 21, 2021. (Charles LeClaire/USA TODAY Sports)

    The pair told USA Today they have never met their son’s wife and felt that meeting her at his funeral would be the wrong time.  

    “We have never met or spoken to the wife, and we didn’t want our son’s funeral service to be the place we met her for the first time,” their statement to the outlet said.

    Haskins, who was in Florida training with the Steelers, was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 on foot when he was hit by a dump truck around 6:37 a.m. April 9, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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    A 911 call placed by Kalabrya Haskins, who was in Pittsburgh at the time, revealed that Haskins was apparently stalled on the side of the highway and was getting gas just before being struck. 

    Dwayne Haskins (7) of the Washington Football Team looks to hand off the ball during a game against the Panthers at FedExField Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md.  (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

    “My husband, he was stuck on the side of the highway. He had to go walk and get gas, and then he said he was returning to the car on the highway,” she explained to dispatch. 

    “We were on the phone, and he said he was going to call me back after he finished putting the gas in, and I kept calling and kept calling and he wasn’t answering … I just want somebody to go in the area and see if his car is there and if he’s OK and if anything happened to him.”

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    Haskins’ parents told WUSA9 that they will instead hold two services for their son, one on Saturday in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where Haskins was born and raised, and one Sunday in Potomac, Maryland, where he later grew up. 

    Dwayne Haskins of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during a game against the Detroit Lions at Heinz Field Aug. 21, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

    “We have had such an overwhelming outpouring of love for our son since the news broke of our loss,” they told the outlet. “He was touched by so many people on his journey to being a standout athlete, and we are grateful to all of them. This pain is unimaginable, and we appreciate everyone who shares in our heartbreak.”

    Dwayne Haskins was stranded on Florida highway, getting gas when he was struck by a truck, 911 call reveals

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    Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins had been stranded on a Florida highway and going to get gas the day he was tragically struck and killed by a dump truck, according to the 911 call his wife placed the morning of his death. 

    Audio obtained by South Florida sports journalist Andy Slater reveals the heartbreaking concern Kalabrya Haskins had for her husband when on April 9 he hadn’t returned any of her calls for several minutes after initially telling her he was going to get gas for his car, which was stranded on I-595 West just outside Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. 

    WITNESS BELIEVES HE SAW DWAYNE HASKINS ON 1-595 MOMENTS BEFORE HIS DEATH

    “My husband, he was stuck on the side of the highway. He had to go walk and get gas and then he said he was returning to the car on the highway,” Kalabrya Haskins explained to dispatch. 

    “We were on the phone and he said he was going to call me back after he finished putting the gas in and I kept calling and kept calling and he wasn’t answering. Eventually, after 10 minutes of calling the phone, eventually it cut off. It’s not working now. I had his location.”

    Dwayne Haskins looks to pass during the Pittsburgh Steelers-Carolina Panthers game on Aug. 27, 2021, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. (John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    “I just want somebody to go in the area and see if his car is there and if he’s OK and if anything happened to him,” she continued.  

    “It’s not like him not to call me back.”

    Dispatch explained to her that there was a reported “incident” in the area and that “rescue” was on the scene, prompting a tearful Kalabrya to ask for a description. 

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    Haskins, who was in Florida training with the Steelers, was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 on foot when he was hit by a dump truck around 6:37 a.m. Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

    Washington Football Team quarterbacks Dwayne Haskins, right, and Alex Smith warm up before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 26, 2020. (Jerome Miron-USA Today Sports)

    A second call from a distressed woman appears to detail a witness account of the moment Haskins was struck. 

    “Oh my God. What the f— is wrong with you? Get the f— out of the road!” the woman could be heard shouting on the 911 call. 

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    “I’m sorry ma’am I was trying to hear you and I’m in the middle of the 95,” the woman tearfully told dispatch. “There was a man hit in front of me. I was traveling on the road and I saw a dump truck hit the man.”

    Dwayne Haskins of the Pittsburgh Steelers passes against the Dallas Cowboys at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on Aug. 5, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

    Haskins, who signed a one-year restricted free agent tender this offseason, was expected to compete for the starting job in Pittsburgh following veteran Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement. 

    He would have turned 25 on May 3.

    USFL’s Shea Patterson honors Dwayne Haskins during debut

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    Shea Patterson competed against Dwayne Haskins before the two were starting on Michigan and Ohio State respectively, and on Sunday the former Wolverines quarterback honored him.

    Patterson, who plays for the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League, wore tape around his wrist with Haskins’ nickname Simba on it. Patterson and Haskins knew each other since eighth grade and later committed to the rival Big Ten Conference schools.

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    Shea Patterson #2 of Michigan Panthers runs with the ball in the third quarter of the game against the Houston Gamblers at Protective Stadium on April 17, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Carmen Mandato/USFL/Getty Images)

    Unfortunately for Patterson, the Panthers came up short in their comeback attempt against the Houston Gamblers and lost 17-12.

    Haskins was killed earlier this month when he was struck by a dump truck while walking across a South Florida highway, officials said. Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman Lt. Indiana Miranda said Haskins was pronounced dead at the scene.

    Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2), signals to teammates during the USFL game between the Houston Gamblers and the Michigan Panthers on April 17, 2022 at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, AL. (Kevin Langley/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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    “He was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 when there was oncoming traffic,” Miranda said in a statement.

    Miranda said the incident is “an open traffic homicide investigation.”

    Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after a 12-yard touchdown during the first half in the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, 2019 in Pasadena, California.  (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    It wasn’t immediately known why Haskins was traveling on the highway at the time. He appeared to be in South Florida over the course of the week practicing with Steelers teammates Mitchell Trubisky, running back Najee Harris and tight end Pat Freiermuth.

    Witness believes he saw Dwayne Haskins on I-595 moments before his death

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    Several questions remain about the tragic death of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins. One witness who believes he saw the NFL player moments before he was struck and killed by a Mack truck described the situation as “disturbing.” 

    Haskins, who would’ve turned 25 on May 3, was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 on foot when he was struck by a truck early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

    DWAYNE HASKINS’ PARENTS SPEAK OUT FOLLOWING HIS TRAGIC DEATH, ANNOUNCE PLANNED MEMORIALS 

    While it remains unclear what Haskins was doing on the interstate, a man driving in the area said he saw vehicles turning into his lane to avoid a person he believes was Haskins. 

    Dwayne Haskins (3), quarterback of the Steelers, during a game between the Steelers and the Carolina Panthers Aug. 27, 2021, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.  (John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    “I was dropping off my daughter to an airline at the Fort Lauderdale Airport in the morning,” Chris Stanley told WTVJ on Sunday. “And what I noticed was a Mack truck, or a big tractor-trailer, with also another vehicle that started moving a little bit to the left. I was in the left lane and then there was the right lane. And then I noticed an individual there starting to make their way onto the road.

    “He was about halfway, to a quarter way in the right lane, already onto the highway, and I was already concerned that somebody was going to strike him right there at that moment.”

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    Stanley told the station he called 911 just minutes before law enforcement reported the crash. 

    Dwayne Haskins (7) of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after a 12-yard touchdown during the first half in the Rose Bowl Jan. 1, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif.  (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

    Stanley said he could not figure out what the man was doing on the highway. 

    “That’s why it’s just very disturbing,” he said. “I just didn’t understand the situation.”

    Law enforcement officials have not revealed any details about Haskins’ death, citing an ongoing investigation. 

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    Haskins’ wife, Kalabrya Haskins, released a statement Tuesday announcing a “celebration of Dwayne’s life.” 

    Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins passes the ball during warm-ups prior to a game against the Carolina Panthers at FedEx Field Dec 27, 2020. (Geoff Burke/USA Today Sports)

    “My husband was more than a great football player. He had the smile of a rainbow that touched the diversity of so many,” the statement said. “He will forever rest and remain in our hearts till the end of time. His eternal love will always reside with us, Ohio State, Washington Commanders and Steelers Nation for eternity!”

    Dwayne Haskins’ parents speak out following his tragic death, announce planned memorials

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    The parents of Dwayne Haskins spoke out Tuesday on the passing of their son, who was killed over the weekend after he was struck by a dump truck while walking on a Florida interstate.

    Tamara and Dwayne Haskins, Sr. announced that multiple services will be held in New Jersey and Maryland this month to celebrate the life of their son with family, coaches, teammates, and childhood friends. They described the pain of their loss as “unimaginable.”

    “We have had such an overwhelming outpouring of love for our son since the news broke of our loss,” his parents told WUSA9 of Washington D.C. “Anyone who knew Dwayne knows he worked exceptionally hard to achieve such a high level of success at such a young age. He was touched by so many people on his journey to being a standout athlete, and we are grateful to all of them.”

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    Dwayne Haskins #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior the preseason against the Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 12, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

    “This pain is unimaginable, and we appreciate everyone who shares in our heartbreak,” they added. 

    Haskins was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 on foot when he was hit by a dump truck around 6:37 a.m. early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

    “This is an open traffic homicide investigation,” Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman Lt. Indiana Miranda told Fox News. “No further information will be released until the investigation has been closed.”

    Funeral services for Haskins will take place on April 23 at Christ Church in Rockaway Township, New Jersey, the state where he was born and raised until high school. 

    A second service is being planned for the next day at Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland, where Haskins attended high school. Bullis retired his No. 7 jersey on Monday. 

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    Haskins originally committed to playing college football at the University of Maryland before he eventually made the decision to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

    Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after a 12-yard touchdown during the first half in the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2019 in Pasadena, California.  (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

    After redshirting his freshman year at Ohio State, Haskins served as the backup quarterback, throwing for 565 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. The following season he was named the starter and went on to have a tremendous season, throwing for 4,831 yards, 50 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. 

    Haskins was the second runner-up in the Heisman Trophy voting that year, and he led the Buckeyes to a Big Ten championship and a win in the Rose Bowl. In 2019, he was drafted 15th overall by Washington.

    Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Football Team looks to hand off the ball during a NFL football game against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on December 27, 2020, in Landover, Maryland.  (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

    After his stint with Washington, the Steelers offered Haskins a second chance when they signed him to a one-year deal in 2021. He served as a third-string quarterback behind Mason Rudolph.

    Haskins, who signed a one-year restricted free agent tender this offseason, was expected to compete for the starting job in Pittsburgh following veteran Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement. 

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    It wasn’t immediately known why Haskins was traveling on the highway at the time. He appeared to be in South Florida over the course of the week practicing with Steelers teammates Mitchell Trubisky, running back Najee Harris, and tight end Pat Freiermuth.

    Haskins would have turned 25 on May 3.

    ESPN’s Adam Schefter apologizes for ‘insensitive’ Dwayne Haskins tweet

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    Dwayne Haskins’ tragic death over the weekend sparked a flurry of negative tweets aimed at ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter for the way he reported the news of the tragedy.

    Schefter wrote Saturday, “Dwayne Haskins, a standout at Ohio State before struggling to catch on with Washington and Pittsburgh in the NFL, died this morning when he got hit by a car in South Florida, per his agent Cedric Saunders. Haskins would have turned 25 years old on May 3.”

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    Dwayne Haskins Jr. of the Washington Football Team warms up for the Carolina Panthers game at FedExField on Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Maryland. (Will Newton/Getty Images)

    Several NFL players called Schefter’s tweet insensitive. It was later deleted and the wording edited on another tweet.

    On Monday, Schefter released an apology for the way he worded his tweet. He directed NFL fans to his podcast to listen to what he had to say.

    He called his remark “insensitive” and insisted “it was a mistake.”

    MICHAEL IRVIN ON DWAYNE HASKINS’ DEATH: ‘HATE THAT HIS TIME GOT CUT SHORT’

    Adam Schefter from ESPN looks on during the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium on Jan. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Florida. (Mark Brown/Getty Images)

    “I wish I could have that tweet back, the focus should have been on Dwayne. Who he was as a person, a husband, a friend, and so much more. I wanted to apologize to Dwayne’s family, his friends, the players in the National Football League and offer my condolences to everybody close to Dwayne and in the way I failed Saturday,” he said.

    Schefter then memorialized Haskins’ charitable efforts in the Pittsburgh community, citing his work on Thanksgiving and Christmas and his interactions with Steelers fans.

    Haskins was killed early Saturday morning when he was struck by a dump truck while walking across a South Florida highway, officials said. Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman Lt. Indiana Miranda said Haskins was pronounced dead at the scene.

    “He was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 when there was oncoming traffic,” Miranda said in a statement.

    Miranda said the incident is “an open traffic homicide investigation.”

    Dwayne Haskins of the Pittsburgh Steelers watches from the sidelines during the Browns game at FirstEnergy Stadium on Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

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    It wasn’t immediately known why Haskins was traveling on the highway at the time. He appeared to be in South Florida over the course of the week practicing with Steelers teammates Mitchell Trubisky, running back Najee Harris and tight end Pat Freiermuth.

    Michael Irvin on Dwayne Haskins’ death: ‘Hate that his time got cut short’

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    Dwayne Haskins was struck and killed in a tragic incident along a South Florida highway over the weekend and his death resonated across the NFL world.

    The former Washington and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback came into the NFL before the start of the 2019 season. He was Washington’s first-round pick of the 2019 draft and started 13 games for the team between 2019 and 2020. He was let go after the 2020 season and was signed by the Steelers before the 2021 season. He served primarily in the backup role.

    Michael Irvin, a former Dallas Cowboys legend who serves as an analyst for the NFL Network and continues to watch the team closely, told Fox News Digital in a recent interview he only met Haskins maybe once and felt “badly” when he heard the news of the quarterback’s passing.

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    Michael Irvin of  NFL Network looks on during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

    “I felt so badly when I heard that news. I felt badly when I watched some of the things that went down with him in the few years he had in the NFL. I thought he was thrown in a tough situation in Washington. It’s a tough situation,” Irvin said.

    Irvin, who recently became an investor in the education platform TradeZing, said he was hoping Haskins was going to continue to develop and progress back into a starting quarterback.

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    Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins and Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys pose for a picture after swapping jerseys at the end of the game at FedExField on Sept. 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Will Newton/Getty Images)

    “There’s a lot of pressure put on quarterbacks coming into this league, and the quarterback has to carry this mantra, and it’s a difficult mantra to carry. They expect you to be a certain way and lead a bunch of grown men, and I thought he needed a little more time,” Irvin said. “He could have developed into all that he wanted to be in the National Football League.

    “I just hate that his time got cut short, and I’m praying for his family and his friends.”

    Haskins was killed early Saturday morning when he was struck by a dump truck while walking along a South Florida highway, officials said. Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman Lt. Indiana Miranda said Haskins was pronounced dead at the scene.

    “He was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 when there was oncoming traffic,” Miranda said in a statement.

    Miranda said the incident is “an open traffic homicide investigation.”

    Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins signs autographs for fans prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on Sept. 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Will Newton/Getty Images)

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    It wasn’t immediately known why Haskins was traveling on the highway at the time. He appeared to be in South Florida over the course of the week practicing with Steelers teammates Mitchell Trubisky, running back Najee Harris and tight end Pat Freiermuth.

    Clay Travis reacts to Dwayne Haskins’ sudden passing

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    On Monday’s episode of OutKick the Show, founder Clay Travis reacted to the sudden passing of 24-year-old NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins.

    As reported by OutKick’s Meg Turner, Haskins, who was drafted by the then-Washington Redskins with the no. 15 overall pick in 2019, died early Saturday when a truck fatally struck him while walking on a South Florida highway.

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    FILE – In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) and the offense runs a play during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Landover, Md.  (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)

    Clay dug into the varying storylines that sprung from Saturday’s tragic news.

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    Clay first lamented the horrid reality that the Haskins family has been put through after the young QB’s death.

    Nov 26, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) and quarterback Alex Smith (11) warms up before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)

    “When you’re younger, you think about it from the perspective of being the person who has something bad happen to you,” Clay said, “but as you get older and start to be responsible for people other than yourself, it’s just devastating to think about what it would’ve been like for his family and parents in particular.”

    Clay then addressed the controversy surrounding Adam Schefter’s seemingly insensitive tweet; also contextualizing the announcement for what it sought to accomplish.

    “I thought it was poorly phrased … what Schefter tried to do is what typically happens with an obituary, where you sum up someone’s professional life.

    “If you’re a first-round quarterback, I don’t think you need to be saying who this person was.”

    Dec 27, 2020; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) passes the ball during warm ups prior to their game against the Carolina Panthers at FedExField. (Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)

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    Catch up on Armando Salguero’s Monday morning column on Haskins‘ instant legacy.