UPDATED on Sunday, August 11 at 4:25 P.M.: The Steelers have announced that Monday's practice has been canceled.
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— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 11, 2019
#Steelers have moved tomorrow's training camp practice to Tuesday, a previously scheduled off day. Mike Tomlin will hold a press conference at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, as well. @937theFan
— Josh Rowntree (@JRown32) August 11, 2019PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Sunday morning the death of the Wide Receivers Coach Darryl Drake.
The cause of death is unknown. Drake was preparing to enter his second season with the Steelers.
Sunday's team practice at Saint Vincent College has been cancelled. The campus is closed to all fans.
Steelers President Art Rooney II issued the 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."
Head Coach Mike Tomlin also released a statement on Darryl Drake's passing:
"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."
Ashley Funyak contributed to this article.
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