We are saddened to report that former New York Giants safety and Super Bowl champion Tyler Sash has died. Iowa State’s medical examiner’s office confirmed the 27-year-old’s death yesterday, September 8. Authorities told media reporters that emergency services were called to the football star’s residence on Tuesday morning. At this time, foul play is not suspected in Tyler’s death . An autopsy will be performed today, Wednesday, September 9. From 2007 to 2010, Sash played for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He then played two seasons with the New York Giants, earning a Super Bowl ring in 2011. In a statement about his death, the Giants said, “We were all deeply saddened today to hear of the passing of Tyler. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tyler’s family and friends and all the Hawkeyes he was so proud to represent.” Former Iowa running back Paki O’Meara described Sash as a quiet guy who was enthusiastic on game day. O’Meara said, ”To think of somebody that was so selfless and gave so much, such a good guy, I’m just really shocked.” Sash’s professional football career came to a halt when he was suspended from the New York Giant for four games after testing positive for Adderall in 2012. The drug is a stimulant used to treat ADHD. He claimed he had a prescription for it, but that he wasn’t aware it was banned under NFL policy. He then left the team prior to the 2013 opener due to an injury. He and the Giants reached an injury settlement for a concussion he received during the preseason finale against New England. In May 2014, Sash was arrested in Oskaloosa, Iowa, after running from the police for four blocks while on a motorized scooter. He pleaded guilty to public intoxication and was fined $65. Kirk Ferentz, Iowa’s coach, canceled his weekly press conference on Tuesday. He later addressed Sash’s death in a statement. He said, “We are all very saddened to hear about the untimely loss of Tyler.” “It is always so difficult when it involves someone this young. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to Tyler’s family during this extremely difficult time – and we want them to know they are not in this alone.” View Slideshow: Celebrities We Lost in 2015
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Tyler Sash Dies; Super Bowl Champion Was 27
