My heart goes out to Darryl Drake family and friends.
Darryl Drake suddenly passes away at the age of 62 according to NFL website. The team hasn’t released any info on the cause of death but they did cancel practice today.
Head coach Mike Tomlin released a statement saying:
“Darryl was a close friend and had a tremendous impact on my coaching career. He was an amazing husband, father and grandfather, and it is difficult to put into words the grief our entire team is going through right now.
Darryl loved the game of football and every player he ever coached. We will use our faith to guide us and help his family throughout the difficult time.
My heart and our prayers are with his wife, Sheila, and Darryl’s entire family.”
Team President Art Rooney II said in his following statement:
“We are at a loss for words following Darryl Drake’s passing this morning. Darryl had such an impact on the players he coached and everyone he worked with throughout his entire career. He was a passionate coach and had a tremendous spirit toward life, his family, his faith and the game of football.
Our prayers and thoughts are with his wife, Sheila, his three daughters, his grandchildren and entire family during this difficult time.”
Darryl Drake was wideout coach for the Chicago Bears from 2004-12 and a wideout coach for the Arizona Cardinals from 2013-2017.
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