On Saturday, former Dallas Cowboys executive Gil Brandt appeared on SiriusXM’s NFL radio show. During this weekend’s appearance, he discussed the tragic passing of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins.
Brandt, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, made some comments about Haskins that were considered disgusting and insensitive.
“I hate anytime anybody is killed or anybody dies, but he was a guy that was living to be dead, so to speak. They told him, don’t under any circumstance leave school early. ‘You just don’t have the work habits, you don’t have this, you don’t have that.’ What did he do? He left early,” Brandt said. “… It’s a tragic thing anytime somebody dies, especially when you’re 24 years old and have your whole life ahead of you. But maybe if he stayed in school a year he wouldn’t do silly things. Jogging on a highway on a road like that leaves it open.”
Countless NFL media members and fans called out Brandt for being so harsh.
A few hours after his appearance on SiriusXM Radio, Brandt issued an apology on Twitter.
“This morning while learning of Dwayne Haskins’ passing, I reacted carelessly and insensitively on a radio interview,” Brandt tweeted. “I want to apologize to Mr. Haskins’ family and anyone who heard my poor choice of words. I truly apologize. My heart goes out to his family at this difficult time.”
This morning while learning of Dwayne Haskins’ passing, I reacted carelessly and insensitively on a radio interview. I want to apologize to Mr. Haskins’ family and anyone who heard my poor choice of words. I truly apologize. My heart goes out to his family at this difficult time.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) April 9, 2022
Haskins had an excellent career at Ohio State before becoming a first-round pick. He spent a couple of seasons with the Washington Commanders before signing a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Our thoughts are with Haskins’ family and friends during this time.
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