The two-year-old daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaq Barrett has died

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Shaq Barrett’s two-year-old daughter drowns in their swimming pool at home – just days after her birthday

  • Arrayah Barrett, two, has died after drowning in a family swimming pool on Sunday
  • The little girl, daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Shaq Barrett, 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 issued a statement on Sunday evening confirming Arrayah’s death.

Police responded to a call of a child who had fallen into a pool at around 9.30am on Sunday in Tampa’s Beach Park area, according to Tampa Police Department.

Arrayah Barrett, who celebrated her second birthday on April 19, was taken to the hospital but attempts to save her life were unsuccessful, The Tampa Bay Times reported.

An investigation is underway but Arrayah’s death is not believed to be suspicious.

The two-year-old daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaq Barrett has died

The two-year-old daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaq Barrett has died

Arrayah only celebrated her 2nd birthday on April 19 (above)

Arrayah only celebrated her 2nd birthday on April 19 (above)

The two-year-old daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaq Barrett has died. Arrayah only celebrated her 2nd birthday on April 19 (above)

Arrayah was youngest of four children Barrett has with wife Jordanna (pictured in April 2022)

Arrayah was youngest of four children Barrett has with wife Jordanna (pictured in April 2022)

Arrayah was youngest of four children Barrett has with wife Jordanna (pictured in April 2022)

Barrett is an outside linebacker for Tampa Bay and has been playing with the team since 2019

Barrett is an outside linebacker for Tampa Bay and has been playing with the team since 2019

Barrett is an outside linebacker for Tampa Bay and has been playing with the team since 2019

Couple met at high school, married in February 2012 and share Shaquil Jr., Braylon and Aaliyah

Couple met at high school, married in February 2012 and share Shaquil Jr., Braylon and Aaliyah

Couple met at high school, married in February 2012 and share Shaquil Jr., Braylon and Aaliyah

‘Today’s tragic news is heartbreaking for all members of the Buccaneers family,’ the Bucs statement read.

‘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.’ 

Arrayah was the youngest of four children Barrett, 30, who has been playing with the Bucs since 2019, has with wife Jordanna.

The couple met at high school, married in February 2012 and share Shaquil Jr., Braylon and Aaliyah.

Barrett sustained a season-ending injury torn Achilles to his left leg during the Buccaneers’ Week 8 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. 

The Bucs issued a statement Sunday evening following the tragic news of Arrayah's death

The Bucs issued a statement Sunday evening following the tragic news of Arrayah's death

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

The NFL world sent love, prayers and condolences to Barrett and his family on social media

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 fumble recoveries in 115 career games (69 starts) with the Denver Broncos (2015-18) and Buccaneers.

The Broncos sent well-wishes to their former player on Sunday. He played with Denver between 2014 and 2018. 

Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson wrote on Twitter: ‘Heartbreaking. Praying for you and your family Shaq.’ 

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