Shaq Barrett’s two-year-old Tampa Bay Buccaneers daughter drowns in their pool at home — just days after her birthday
- Arrayah Barrett, two, died on Sunday after drowning in a family swimming pool
- The little girl, daughter of Shaq Barrett of Tampa Bay Buccaneers, celebrated her birthday on April 19
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The two-year-old daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaq Barrett has died after drowning in a swimming pool at home.
The team released a statement on Sunday night confirming Arrayah’s death.
Police responded to a call from a child who had fallen into a swimming pool in Tampa’s Beach Park area around 9:30 a.m. Sunday, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Arrayah Barrett, who celebrated her second birthday on April 19, was taken to hospital, but efforts to save her life were unsuccessful. Tampa Bay Times reported.
An investigation is underway, but Arrayah’s death is not considered suspicious.
Arrayah was the youngest of four children Barrett, 30, has with his wife Jordanna.
The two-year-old daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaq Barrett has died. Arrayah didn’t celebrate her second birthday until April 19 (above)
Arrayah was the youngest of four children Barrett has with wife Jordanna (pictured in April 2022)
Barrett is an outside linebacker for Tampa Bay and has played with the team since 2019
The couple met in high school, married in February 2012, and share Shaquil Jr., Braylon, and Aaliyah
The Florida team said on Sunday evening, “Today’s tragic news is heartbreaking to all members of the Buccaneers family.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Shaq, Jordanna and the entire Barrett family at this incredibly difficult time.
“While no words can offer true comfort at a time like this, we offer our support and love as they begin to process this very deep loss of their beloved Arrayah.”
Barrett has been part of the team since 2019.
He and his wife met in high school and were married in February 2012.
They have three surviving children: sons Shaquil Jr. and Braylon, and daughter Aaliyah.
Barrett suffered a season-ending injury in October, suffering a torn left Achilles tendon during the Buccaneers’ Week 8 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
The Barrett children are seen with their young sister Arrayah, who drowned on Sunday
Jordanna Barrett is pictured with her oldest daughter, Aaliyah
Jordanna Barrett is pictured with her three eldest children – sons Shaquil Jr. and Braylon, and daughter Aaliyah – in front of a mural of their father
The Bucs issued a statement Sunday evening following the tragic news of Arrayah’s death
The NFL world sent love, prayers and condolences to Barrett and his family on social media
He finished the 2022 campaign with 31 tackles, three sacks and one forced fumble in eight games.
A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Barrett has 348 tackles, 54.5 sacks, 19 forced fumbles and five fumbles to recover in 115 career games (69 starts) with the Denver Broncos (2015-18) and Buccaneers.
The Broncos sent their best wishes to their former player on Sunday. He played with Denver from 2014 to 2018.
Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson wrote on Twitter, “Heartbreaking. I pray for you and your Shaq family.’
