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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html">Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker <strong>Shaquil Barrett&#8217;s</strong> 2-year-old daughter died Sunday morning after drowning in a pool. A <a href="https://people.com/parents/shaquil-barrett-daughter-dead-drowning-pool/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">statement from</a> Tampa Police Department states Barrett&#8217;s daughter Arrayah, fell into the pool sometime before 9:30 a.m. Sunday, per <em>PEOPLE. </em></p>
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<p>Arrayah was rushed to an area hospital but didn&#8217;t survive the incident. Authorities do not believe the girl&#8217;s death to be suspicious at this time. Instead, they&#8217;ve labeled the case a &#8220;purely accidental and tragic incident.&#8221;</p>
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<p>The <a href="https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2023/04/30/shaquil-barrett-bucs-child-drowning-south-tampa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Tampa Bay Times</em> reports</a> that the little girl was the youngest of four children the 30-year-old NFL star shares with his wife and high school sweetheart, Jordanna.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Buccaneers, Former Tampa Bay QB Tom Brady Offer Their Condolences</h3>
<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-16" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html">The Buccaneers released an <a href="https://twitter.com/Buccaneers/status/1652779862690783233" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1">official statement</a> on Twitter after news of Arrayah&#8217;s death went public, calling it heartbreaking &#8220;for all the members of the Buccaneers family.&#8221;</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-18" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html">&#8220;Our thoughts and prayers are with Shaq, Jordanna and the entire Barrett family during this unimaginably difficult time,&#8221; the statement read. &#8220;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.&#8221;</p>
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<p>Recently-retired Tampa Bay QB Tom Brady, who played several seasons with Barrett, similarly offered his condolences.</p>
<p>The seven-time Super Bowl Champ posted a photo on his Instagram Story of Barrett, with a beaming smile, wearing his No. 58 jersey while posing on a couch with his family, who all are sporting Bucs attire as well.</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-24" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html">&#8220;The Brady&#8217;s love you,&#8221; Brady wrote over the image, including prayer emojis.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Arrayah Had Just Celebrated Her Second Birthday On April 19, Instagram Post Shows</h3>
<p>Arraya had recently celebrated her second birthday on April 19, with Barrett posting an adorable tribute to the toddler at the time.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Happy 2nd bday to my cutie girl. So sweet and cute. You made our family complete. I love you baby girlðð,&#8221; he wrote alongside a photo of smiling Arrayah wearing a pink tutu.</p></blockquote>
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<p>Meanwhile, an investigation into Aarayah&#8217;s death remains ongoing.</p>
<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-27" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html">According to <em>CNN</em>, Barrett, who has played in the National Football League for nine seasons, entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Colorado State.</p>
<p class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html">He played his first five seasons with the Denver Broncos, while this upcoming 2023-2024 season will be his fifth as a Buccaneer.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Former NFL Running Back Peyton Hills Placed In ICU After Saving His Kids From Drowning In January</h3>
<p>In January, former NFL running back Peyton Hills found himself in critical condition after <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/former-nfl-running-back-peyton-hillis-in-critical-condition-after-saving-his-kids-from-drowning/?_gl=1*9tmqpz*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTcyNzU2NTI2My4xNjgyOTU1NDUy*_ga_V2HX8YP3XL*MTY4Mjk1NTQ1MS4xLjEuMTY4Mjk1NTkyMi4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noopener">saving his children from drowning</a>, as reported by The Shade Room.</p>
<p>The 36-year-old, who played seven seasons in the NFL from 2008 to 2014, played for the Broncos, Browns, Chiefs and Giants after being drafted out of Arkansas by Denver.</p>
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