Tampa Bay Buccaneers Release Statement After Daughter of Shaquil Barrett Accidentally Drowns
A tragedy occurred in Tampa on Sunday as the two-year-old daughter of Buccaneers' linebacker Shaquil Barrett accidentally drowned in the family's swimming pool.
According to a report from the Tampa Bay Times, officers were called to Barrett's home shortly before 9:30 a.m. after his daughter, Arrayah, fell into the pool. The child was taken to the hospital but was unable to be revived and was pronounced deceased.
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The report from the Tampa Bay Times went on to state that local police are in the process of conducting an investigation. The situation is believed to be a tragic accident and isn't considered suspicious by offers.
Shortly after news of the catastrophe became public, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers released a statement in support of Barrett and his family.
"Today's tragic news is heartbreaking for all members of the Buccaneers family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shaq, Jordanna and the entire Barrett family during this unimaginably difficult time. While no words can provide true comfort at a time such as this, we offer our support and love as they begin to process this very profound loss of their beloved Arrayah."
Barrett is entering his fifth season with the Buccaneers. He finished the 2022-23 campaign with 31 tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks, and a forced fumble after suffering a torn Achilles in a loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8.
The Baltimore native signed with Tampa Bay in free agency in 2019. That same season, he led the league with 19.5 sacks and was named second-team All-Pro. Barrett won a Super Bowl after beginning his career with the Denver Broncos and acquired another championship with the Buccaneers.
During his eight years at the professional level, Barrett has appeared in 115 games, with 69 starts, and has totaled 348 tackles, 70 tackles for loss, 54.5 sacks, 19 forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, two interceptions, and 16 pass deflections.
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