Tyler Sash Dead at Age 27 Years Old: Concussion Victim, Former NY Giants, Iowa Hawkeyes Safety

Tyler Sash, the former safety for the Super Bowl winning New York Giants and star for Iowa Hawkeyes, has died this week at the age of 27 years old. The former NFL player was found dead at his home by a family member. His cause of death has yet to be announced. Reports are pointing out that Sash suffered a number of concussions in his career, with rumors of suicide already circling this tragic news. Read more on the football player's untimely death below.

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According to Uproxx, Sash's death comes after the player was suspended in 2012 for using performance enhancing drugs, which he said was Adderall for public speaking. He was left off of the Giants' roster in 2013 and hasn't played professionally since. Sash was arrested last year for public intoxication as well.

Just confirmed terrible news Tyler Sash has passed. Found at home 8 this morning by family member who came to walk dog. Can't confirm cause

— Scott Reister (@scottreister) September 8, 2015

His history with concussions is worrisome considering other suicide reports resulting from head injuries.

Sash reported one concussion in college, suffered another in the 2011 NFC Championship Game, and then a third in the 2013 preseason. — Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) September 8, 2015

"Emergency services responded to 719 Fox Run Drive around 10 a.m. CT Tuesday in reference to an unresponsive male," The Oskaloosa, Iowa, police department said in an official statement this week, according to ESPN. "It was determined the man had died and he was identified as Sash, who lived in Oskaloosa. Sash's death is under investigation but no foul play is suspected."

Some NFL players have taken to Twitter to share condolences and shock over this news:

My prayers and condolences go out to @TSash family. This is heartbreaking. Feels like I am dreaming. I am literally hurting right now

— Antrel Rolle (@antrelrolle26) September 8, 2015

RIP Tyler sash. Can't believe this news. Great guy pic.twitter.com/6nXVgj6G3i — Osi Umenyiora (@OsiUmenyiora) September 8, 2015

We fought in many great battles together. Side by side. Don't wish that upon anyone or any family. Beyond words. Always a Hawk. Rest easy

— Pat Angerer (@PAngererUSA) September 8, 2015