The NFL community was shocked by the news on Saturday that Dwayne Haskins had died, and Ben Roethlisberger was among those who shared a tribute to the late quarterback.
Roethlisberger shared a nice note on social media in which he described Haskins as “a young man that didn’t ever seem to have a bad day.” He said he enjoyed being around Haskins and witnessing his love for football. Here’s the full tribute:
A message from Ben. pic.twitter.com/P3aMe8Njbs
— BigBen7.com (@_BigBen7) April 9, 2022
Haskins spent last season as a backup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 24-year-old was killed on Saturday after he was hit by a car in South Florida. Police say Haskins was hit while walking along an expressway, but the reason why is unknown. The incident remains under investigation.
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