NFL Player and Sports Writer Died At 48

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Stephen White who was NFL Player and sports writer died.

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He was 48 years old.

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White's teammateTyoka Johnson shared the tragic news with a message on Twitter.

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White was selected for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1996-2001.

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He was selected with a sixth-round pick in the 1996 NFL Draft.

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The finished his NFL career as a defensive with 119 tackles and 11.5 sacks.

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White worked as an NFL sports writer for SB Nation, joining the publication back in 2013.

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