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The Pittsburgh Steelers organization and their fan base found out Sunday the team’s current wide receivers coach Darryl Drake passed away suddenly.
We have announced that Sunday’s practice at Saint Vincent College has been cancelled and the campus will be closed to all fans.
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 11, 2019
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The team has cancelled training camp practices and has closed campus to the public as the entire organization mourns the loss of one of their own.
Statement from #Steelers President Art Rooney II on the passing of Darryl Drake.
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 11, 2019
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Drake was hired by the Steelers in 2018, and his loss will be felt across the NFL as Drake previously spent time with the Arizona Cardinals. He was 62 years old.
The Steelers have stated the cause of death is unknown at this time, and respect to the Drake family will be paramount at this time.
Steelers receivers coach Darryl Drake died early this morning. The cause of death was unknown. The Steelers have cancelled their practice sessions for Sunday and Saint Vincent College is closed.
— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) August 11, 2019
All of us at BTSC, and Steelers fans around the globe, send their thoughts and prayers not only to the Drake family, but to all those who have worked with Drake and are mourning and saddened by his death.
Below is the statement released by head coach Mike Tomlin:
Statement from Coach Tomlin on the passing of Darryl Drake.
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 11, 2019
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