There are new details surrounding the death of tragic of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins. According to a toxicology report released by the Broward County Medical Examiner, Haskins’ blood-alcohol content was well over the Florida legal limit when he was struck by a vehicle on the I-595 on the morning of April 9. The two separate samples taken from Haskins’ body had alcohol levels of .20 and .24, which are above the legal limit of .08. He also tested positive for ketamine and norketamine, both drugs that are used as anesthetics by medical professionals.
A Steelers team official told reporters that Haskins had gone out for dinner with a friend whose name was “Joey” the night before his death. He added that the pair had drunk heavily and had separated after an altercation between them at a nightclub.

Initial reports had said the former Ohio State quarterback was struck by a vehicle after being stranded on the interstate while searching for a gas station. Haskins had reportedly called his wife Kalabrya Haskins informing her of his plans to leave the vehicle to find gas and planning to call her once he had returned. In a 911 audio released in April, she called authorities to check on her husband when she didn’t hear back from him. The dispatcher informed her that there was an accident on the I-595, but could not confirm if it was indeed Haskins. A female companion, whose relationship with Haskins is unknown, was in his car when he was tragically killed. She told the Florida Highway Patrol that he had left the vehicle in pursuit of gas.

The reports also stated that Haskins was improperly on the highway and the driver of the dump truck that struck him was not found to be at fault. Haskins had inadvertently entered the travel lanes of the interstate putting him in the path of the truck.

Haskins was a standout player at the Ohio State University, breaking multiple records during his time with the Buckeyes and acquiring numerous accolades including First Team All-Big Ten and 2019 Rose Bowl MVP. He was drafted in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the then-Washington Redskins. Following a disappointing tenure with Washington, Haskins was released during the 2020 season. He was signed as a free agent to the Pittsburgh Steelers in January 2021. Haskins signed his restricted tender in March and was thought to be a viable candidate for the Steelers’ quarterback battle this upcoming season. He was in Florida training with current Steelers teammates and was a guest of fellow Pittsburgh QB Mitch Trubisky.

A crash report shows that Dwayne Haskins was hit by two vehicles while trying to cross the highway prior to his fatal accident in the early morning hours of April 9.

Documents say after Haskins, 24, was hit by a dump truck in the middle of a Broward County highway, a Subaru Outback also partially struck his body. Neither driver was tested for alcohol nor drugs.

A witness claims a third vehicle may have also been involved in the accident, which left the former Washington and Pittsburgh quarterback dead at the scene.

The report does not say why Haskins was attempting to cross the highway, but reports say that he ran out of gas and was walking to get more.

Former Ohio State standout and recently re-signed Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was fatally hit by a dump truck Saturday morning in South Florida.

Trying to cross a highway on foot, the 2018 Heisman Trophy finalist was in the area training with some Steelers teammates. The 24-year-old in March re-signed in Pittsburgh after serving as the third-string signal-caller last year.

Haskins was attempting to cross Interstate 595 west for unknown reasons around 6:30 a.m. when the incident occurred.

“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.”

Haskins was expected to compete with Mason Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky for the starting job in 2022—his fourth in the league—following the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger.

“I feel like I can be a starter in this league; I got drafted for that reason,” Haskins said in January. “I definitely believe I have the talent to. I just haven’t put it all together yet. And that’s something I have to do this offseason to put myself in position to play.”

Haskins set Ohio State Big Ten records as a redshirt sophomore in 2018, including single-season passing yards (4,831), touchdown passes (50), and total offensive yards (4,939). He earned a third-place finish in Heisman voting after that season.

Washington took Haskins 15th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, and he played 16 games—13 starts—across two seasons for the club before his unceremonious release in December 2020.

“He came to work every day with a smile on his face and energy and love in his heart. I really enjoyed his passion and love for the game and wanting to learn and be the best. His smile and zeal for life will be missed!” Roethlisberger said. “I’ll say it again just like I told you to your face, I still wish I could throw the ball like you.”

Others around the league shared that sentiment:

Dwayne Haskins, a former lottery draft pick and current backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was reportedly injured by his wife during a domestic violence incident that occurred on July 3.

Haskins’s wife was arrested and subsequently charged with felony battery and domestic violence. Supposedly, his wife punched Haskins in the face, cutting open his lip and dislodging one of his teeth. The injury was substantial enough to require dental work.

Haskins, though, has refuted this claim. “I appreciate the concern … However I have all of my teeth. Don’t believe everything you read. Peace,” he wrote on an Instagram story.

It is reported that police were called to a hotel in Las Vegas on July 3 that Haskins, his wife and other close friends were staying at. The trip was supposed to celebrate a renewal of the couple’s vows. Haskins told police he did not recall being hit, however, he did remember an altercation with his spouse. Hotel security informed police that Haskins had told them he was hit, which led to the subsequent arrest of his wife. “She hit me and cut my lip open,” he reportedly told hotel security.

The Steelers said that they were aware of the ongoing incident but were unwilling to provide further comment on the matter.

His wife has an arranged court date of August 3.

On Sunday night, Washington Football Team tight end Chase Young called out Tom Brady as he left the field following the team’s NFC East title-clinching victory against the Philadelphia Eagles. Young was caught on camera saying, “Tom Brady, Tom Brady, I’m coming! I want Tom! I want Tom!”

Later in the week, on Wednesday, Young doubled down on these comments and showed that his stance has not changed.

“I play ball, I’m excited to go against the best. The media, their job is to stir it up. If you know me, I’m excited about every game. Tom Brady, you think I’m not excited to play against the GOAT? You trippin’. I’m not going to apologize for saying I want Tom. No, I want every quarterback I play against,” Young told ESPN.

Young’s wishes will come true on Saturday night as Washington will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Brady at FedEx Field. Brady, 43, who will be appearing in his 12th straight postseason Saturday, did respond to Young’s words via video-conference call.

“He’s obviously a great player,” Brady said. “We’ve got our hands full on that D-line, one of the best D-lines in the league so, Chase is a great young player.”

Young, the No 2. overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, might be a rookie, but he has a big personality. Over the course of the season, Young has delivered pregame speeches and walked the sidelines during games to encourage the offense.

Not only that, during a loss to the Carolina Panthers, when backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke replaced Dwayne Haskins, Young ran onto the field during a time out to pump up Heinicke. Earlier this week, Young’s coach Ron Rivera said that this situation would become “bulletin board material” for Tampa.

“They’ll have fun with it. You’ve got to chalk it up to youthful exuberance, but that’s who Chase is. I do cringe, but at the same time, I smile at it because he loves playing the game. I think that’s what it’s all about. That’s who Chase is. That’s the kind of guy we want on our football team.”

The Washington Football Team released quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Monday, just one day after he was benched in the team’s loss to the Carolina Panthers. Haskins will count $8.5 million in dead-salary cap space next year.

In a statement, Washington head coach Ron Rivera explained that he met with Haskins on Monday to let him that he was being released.

“I told him that I believe it benefits both parties that we go our separate ways. We want to thank Dwayne for his contributions these last two seasons and wish him well moving forward,” said Rivera.

Rivera told Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder that he wanted to let go of Haskins and Snyder gave him the go-ahead to make the move.

That same morning, via video conference, Rivera told the media that Washington would start Taylor Heinicke if Alex Smith was unable to play Sunday’s game due to his ongoing calf injury. A victory in Sunday’s season finale game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia could give Washington the NFC East.

In a tweet, Haskins said: “I take full responsibility for not meeting the standards of an NFL QB & will become a better man & player because of this experience.”

The release was led up to by events that took place earlier in the season. Last week, a maskless Haskins was photographed at his girlfriend’s birthday party in a hotel with strippers just hours after the team’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. 

Haskins was violating COVID-19 protocol, so he was fined $40,000 and was stripped of his captaincy. Haskins was also fined earlier in the season for making a reservation for a family friend at the team hotel the night before the team played and lost to the New York Giants.

Haskins started Washington’s first four games of the season but was benched after a 30-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Washington’s coaches did not like how Haskins was preparing during the week, saying he fell short of NFL’s quarterback standards. In that game, Haskins had his first 300-yard passing game and, after celebrating in the locker room, was benched the next day.

Haskins was the third-string quarterback behind Kyle Allen and Smith for the following four games. However, when Smith fell to a calf injury, Haskins became the primary backup. While his preparation has been said to improve, it wasn’t up to the desired level of the team, leading to his release.

Ohio State defensive end and Heisman finalist Chase Young has announced he will enter this upcoming NFL draft. In an Instagram post Friday, he wrote, “After an amazing three years at Ohio State, it’s time for me to begin the next chapter. I’m excited to finally announce my declaration for the 2020 NFL draft.”

Aside from being a Heisman finalist, Young also won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, an award given to the top college defensive player.

Young certainly was the most dominant player on defense this year, recording 16.5 sacks and forcing six fumbles in 12 games.

He was suspended for two games for violating NCAA rules when he accepted a loan from someone he described as a “family friend.”

“I am excited for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead,” wrote Young. “I look forward to joining a new family in the NFL this spring and being part of something special. Thank you all again and see you soon on Sundays. God bless and go Bucks!”

The Buckeyes have proved impressive this season, despite losing to Clemson in the semifinal Fiesta Bowl 29-23.

However, they will also lose running back J.K. Dobbins and defensive back Jeff Okudah to the draft this year. Young is expected to be a top-five draft pick.

The native of Maryland could play close to home, potentially taking the field for the Washington Redskins, joining former teammates quarterback Dwayne Haskins and wide receiver Terry McLaurin.

Haskins reached out via Twitter and wrote, “See you soon.”

The Redskins hold the No. 2 overall pick and if the Bengals, who own the No. 1 pick, draft LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, then Washington could see another Buckeye join them on the field.

After leading a 19-16 comeback win over the Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins’ quarterback Dwayne Haskins undoubtedly had reasons to celebrate. After all, this was not only his first-ever win as an NFL starter, but he also went 6-9 passing for 68 yards on his last two drives to seal the deal for the Redskins.

However, when the Washington offense trotted out onto the field to assemble their victory formation and take a knee to end the game, Haskins was nowhere to be found; This meant that veteran Case Keenum was needed to go out to take the final snap of the game.

Haskins was busy taking a selfie with a fan on the sidelines.

“I was so hyped, I broke a water bottle,” Haskins said. “I look up and we’re in victory [formation]. I thought the game was over with already, but I’ll get it next time.”

On the other hand, Redskins’ interim coach, Bill Callahan, was less amused with the final play of the game.

“No, I don’t laugh at it,” Callahan said. “I’m happy we won. We’ll address that. I’m just pleased we won the game. I just have to find out.”

Some, such as former Washington QB Joe Theismann, were much more discontent with the fact that Haskins was off taking a selfie as opposed to finishing off his first victory. Theismann said in a tweet following the game:

“How do miss the last snap of a game because ur taking selfies. That’s unprofessional & wrong.”

Right tackle Morgan Moses commented after the game on Haskins play instead, especially how the young quarterback stepped up in the final two drives when needed.

“It’s big. Obviously he comes from a big program; he’s not used to losing. It’s a sour taste in his mouth,” Moses said. “We all know he has big-play potential. This is about composure.”

No matter your stance on Haskins missing the final snap of the game, the point remains that the Redskins grabbed a clutch come-from-behind win against the Lions to grab just their second win on the year.

They will travel to Carolina to take on the Panthers next week.

This season’s draft class has promising talent sprinkled in throughout multiple teams. Which rookies will possibly bring the most potential to their team this upcoming season?

Arizona cardinals: Kyler murray and hakeem butler

The league’s first overall pick has more potential than a lot of the picks in this season’s draft, and that’s partly due to the guys around him. New head coach Kliff Kingsbury seems to be the perfect fit for Kyler Murray’s play style of fast, unorthodox QB play that the rest of the NFL isn’t used to. Besides the coaching staff, Murray has returning Pro Bowl RB David Johnson on his side, as well as fourth-round pick WR Hakeem Butler from Iowa State. According to ESPN’s Matthew Berry, Butler has been working with retired WR Calvin Johnson this offseason, as the two have almost identical builds. Butler stands at 6-foot-6 and will be a considerable option for Murray to go up and get those 50/50 balls.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Josh Allen

There might be a rebirth to “Sacksonville” as the seventh overall pick, LB Josh Allen from Kentucky, could be moving to DE for the Jags this season. Head coach Doug Marrone and his defensive staff said that they drafted Allen to be a defensive end, according to John Oehser of the official Jaguars website. The defense will also be shifting back into a 4-3, instead of the typical NFL 3-4 defenses.

Washington redskins: dwayne haskins

Everyone was surprised to see Dwayne Haskins go 14th overall, as size-wise, he proved to be potentially the best traditional QB in the draft at 6-foot-3, 231 pounds. He has the arm and the commanding presence to lead a franchise, and Haskins proved that at Ohio State.

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Los angeles chargers: Nasir Adderley

Now that the infamous “Legion of Boom” group of FS Earl Thomas and SS Kam Chancellor is over in Seattle, there may be a new grouping here of Nasir Adderley and Derwin James. The 60th pick of the draft has great range, versatility and ball skills to work with the Chargers’ typical dime package. And with James as his counterpart (105 combined tackles last season), this pairing could be one of the more exciting duos since the Thomas-Chancellor days.

Chicago Bears: David montgomery

After losing RB Jordan Howard to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Bears picked up Montgomery in the draft as a new pairing with Tarik Cohen. Montgomery brings everything and more to head coach Matt Nagy’s exhilerating offense. Montgomery averaged over 3.5 yards after contact at Iowa State, and finished the season with 99 overall missed tackles, the most in all RB’s in 2018 for the NCAA.