Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins Killed in Auto Accident

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins has been killed in an auto accident near Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Authorities say Haskins was hit by a dump truck while walking on a highway.

The Steelers and Washington Commanders, his former team, released statements extending their condolences.

The 24-year-old Haskins was a first-round draft choice of Washington in 2019 and started seven games, going 2-5 as a rookie.

He was 1-5 in six starts the next season for the team, then was released on Dec. 29, 2020.

A few weeks later, he was signed by Pittsburgh, but did not play in the 2021 season.