The Pittsburgh Steelers announced yesterday that wide receivers coach Darryl Drake had died suddenly at age 62.
The team did not disclose a cause of death. The Steelers canceled their training camp practices on Sunday and Monday.
Steelers President Art Rooney II said that the team “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.”
“Our prayers and thoughts are with his wife, Sheila, his three daughters, his grandchildren and entire family during this difficult time.”