The Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with some unfortunate circumstances as they prepare for the upcoming season, as wide receiver coach Darryl Drake has passed away at age 62.
The Steelers released a statement on Sunday morning sharing the tough news.
“We are at a loss for words following Darryl Drake’s passing this morning,” the statement read. “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.”
Drake joined the Steelers last year after spending five years in the same role with the Arizona Cardinals. He was a receivers coach with the Chicago Bears prior to that. With Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell gone, Drake was expected to play a big role in helping the Steelers revamp their offense, so he’ll be missed both on the field and off.
