Defensive finish Steve White, who spent seven seasons within the NFL with the Buccaneers and Jets, died Tuesday at 48.
White, who was recognized with persistent lymphocytic leukemia, introduced in April that he wanted a bone marrow transplant.
Pals and former teammates paid tribute to him on social media.
“RIP Steve White #94 in your Program however #1 in Our hearts!!,” Corridor of Fame Bucs teammate Warren Sapp tweeted.
Buccaneers teammate Tyoka Jackson tweeted, “#RIP to my street sport roommate @sgw94. My condolences exit to his spouse, youngsters, household and associates. The reminiscences, the enjoyable, the conversations won't ever be forgotten.”
The Eagles drafted White out of Tennessee College within the sixth spherical of the 1996 draft however Philadelphia waived him within the preseason and was signed by Tampa Bay.
White would go on to play in 94 NFL video games, accumulating 119 tackles and 11.5 sacks.
His spotlight got here within the 1999 NFC divisional playoffs, when he registered seven tackles, two sacks and one compelled fumble towards Washington. The 2 sacks totaled 20 yards and his forced-fumble led to Tampa Bay’s go-ahead landing within the 14-13 win. For his efficiency, White was named Defensive Participant of the Week.
“Simply heard my teammate @sgw94 handed away,” tweeted former Tampa Bay quarterback Shaun King. “Condolences to his family members. At all times had am encouraging phrase for me once I was a younger participant with the @Buccaneers.”
White ended his profession with the 2002 Jets, enjoying for head coach Herm Edwards who was acquainted with White, having been on the teaching employees in Tampa Bay.
White later contributed as a author to SB Nation.
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