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James White Inactive for Patriots vs. Seahawks After Father Dies in Car Crash
Winslow Townson/Associated PressNew England Patriots running back James White isn’t playing in Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks because of a tragedy in his family.The Broward Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Jim McBride of the Boston Globe that White’s father, Tyrone, was killed in a car crash in Florida on Sunday. The Broward Sheriff’s office noted…
Winslow Townson/Associated Press
New England Patriots running back James White isn't playing in Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks because of a tragedy in his family.
The Broward Sheriff's Office confirmed to Jim McBride of the Boston Globe that White's father, Tyrone, was killed in a car crash in Florida on Sunday. The Broward Sheriff's office noted that “two victims were transported via air to the hospital.”
Tyrone—a Miami-Dade Police Department captain—was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
After news of the crash surfaced, White received support from both current and former NFL players:
Russell Wilson @DangeRussWilson
Praying for you bro @SweetFeet_White 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Torrey Smith @TorreySmithWR
Prayers up for James White and his family 🙏🏿
Tom Brady @TomBrady
James is one of them. Kind, gentle, loving, fiercely competitive and hardworking. His parents raised an amazing son. And we are all grieving with James as he is going through this difficult time. Love you my friend
Sunday Night Football @SNFonNBC
“28! We love you, bro!”
All love to James White from his teammates ❤️ https://t.co/fppGs6CWEY
Wisconsin Football @BadgerFootball
Thoughts and prayers are with you @SweetFeet_White.
We love you
JJ Watt @JJWatt
Terribly saddened to hear such heartbreaking news @SweetFeet_White.
We’re all thinking about you tonight.
🙏🏼🙏🏼
Cooper Kupp @CooperKupp
Bigger than football.
Praying for those injured across the league today, for your families, and also for your comebacks. Going to be incredible to watch.
My family and I also will be praying for James White and his family. No words…this brotherhood will be here for you.
White was listed as inactive for Sunday's game.
White has been a member of the Patriots his entire career since they selected him with a fourth-round pick in the 2014 NFL draft.
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