The news of the death of Dwayne Haskins shocked the NFL world. Haskins was struck and killed by a dump truck as he was walking along I-595 in South Florida.
One of the first reporters to break the tragic news was ESPN’s Adam Schefter. In his initial tweet Schefter noted the struggles of Haskins in the league after the Washington Commanders drafted him in the first-round in 2019.
Schefter’s choice of words rubbed some on Twitter the wrong way. Former Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones lashed out at the NFL reporter in defense of his fellow Buckeye Haskins.
Adam Schefter deleted the original tweet. He then posted a new tweet on Haskins’ death. But, the damage was already done.
Others followed Jones’ lead by voicing their frustration at how Schefter depicted Haskins in his initial tweet. Even fellow media members called him out.
Former Ohio State wide receiver and current Buckeyes assistant Brian Hartline also called out Schefter in a since deleted tweet.
“‘… before struggling to catch on…’ You just can’t help to be a (clown) sometimes huh… A son, teammate and significant other was lost and that’s what you have to say…” Hartline tweeted.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback also expressed his ire for Schefter’s original tweet.
Along with the incredibly insensitive comments by NFL Hall of Famer Gil Brandt, Schefter’s tweet overshadowed the passing of Haskins.
Dwayne Haskins was only 24 years of age. He was a husband, son, brother and a warmhearted friend for so many others. Energy celebrating his life should be more than any attempt to diminish him.
