RIP: NFL Mourns The Loss Of One Of It’s Own, Former Kicker Rob Bironas
While football fans excitedly prepared for Sunday football, sad news hit the NFL as they mourn the loss of one of their own today, Rob Bironas.
According to USA Today, 36-year old Former Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas was killed last night in a single-vehicle crash in Nashville, Tenn.
Police believe that Bironas lost control of the SUV he was driving while traveling at a high rate of speed, when the vehicle went off the road and hit several trees before ending up in a drainage culvert, upside down.
Bironas was transported Vanderbilt University Medical Center but pronounced dead on arrival. But according to police spokesperson Don Aaron, there as no evidence of alcohol on the scene.
Bironas married Rachel Bradshaw, the daughter of Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw, in June. It was also reported that Terry Bradshaw will not be appearing on FOX today due to the passing of his son-in-law.
Bironas kicked for the Tennessee Titans for nine seasons, but was released in March.
The team released a statement early this morning that it was “deeply saddened” to learn about Bironas’ death.
“Rob made a significant impact as a player in his nine years with the team and more importantly touched many lives in the Nashville community off the field,” the statement said. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Rachel, and his family during this very difficult time.”
The former Titans kicker was also known for his community outreach in the Nashville area. In 2008, he started the Rob Bironas Fund, which donated to organizations focused on supporting children.
A statement was posted on Bironas’ social media accounts confirming his death hours after the wreck.
RIP