Rob Bironas was killed last night in a car crash in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 36.
Metro Police report that the former Tennessee Titans kicker was involved in a single-vehicle crash at around 11 pm last night. Bironas lost control of his SUV, went off the road and crashed into a tree.
It’s w/ heavy hearts that we confirm the passing RB # 2 We appreciate your respect for the family’s privacy and your prayers at this time.
— Rob Bironas (@RobBironas) September 21, 2014
Metro Police spokesman Don Aaron said that Bironas was driving at a high rate of speed at the time of the crash but it does not appear that alcohol was involved.
Biranos was the Tennessee Titans kicker for nine seasons. He was released in March.
The team said in a statement:
“Rob made a significant impact as a player in his nine years with the team and more importantly touched many lives in the Nashville community off the field … Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Rachel, and his family during this very difficult time.”
Rob Bironas was one of the greatest kickers in Houston Oilers / Tennessee Titans history. He had 1,032 career points (28 behind leader Al Del Greco) and hit 85.7% of his field goal attempts (fourth highest accuracy in NFL history). He also hit a 60 yard field goal against the Indianapolis Colts in 2006 which is the longest field goal in Titans history.
I am extremely saddened to hear of Rob Bironas’ passing. I always looked up to him as a kicker and as a man as well. pic.twitter.com/HFCLhEABpr
— Graham Gano (@GrahamGano) September 21, 2014
So sad to hear the passing of @RobBironas Please pray for Rachel and their family.
— Jana Kramer (@kramergirl) September 21, 2014
So sad to hear about the passing of Rob Bironas. RIP.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) September 21, 2014
Shocked and saddened this morning at the passing of Rob Bironas. Such a nice guy. Sending prayers and love to his family… RB # 2
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) September 21, 2014
When i came in as a rookie Rob Bironas made me feel welcome and was a GREAT friend.. I looked at him as a big bro. #RIPRobBironas
— Mike Martin (@GoMikeMartin) September 21, 2014
Wow…. rest in peace to former Titans kicker Rob Bironas, he was killed in a car accident early this morning #RIPBironas
— ThePTEShow (@ThePTEShow) September 21, 2014
RIP Rob Bironas. Just awful news.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) September 21, 2014
God bless the family and friends of Rob Bironas. Such sad news. May he rest in peace. Left his mark with the #Titans and on many others
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) September 21, 2014
Rob Bironas was married to Rachel Bradshaw, the daughter of Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw, earlier this summer.
Rachel Bradshaw Bironas lost her husband after 3 months of marriage. No words. No one would have to experience that.
— Ashley Nicole (@geeksandcleats) September 21, 2014
God bless the family and friends of Rob Bironas. Such sad news. May he rest in peace. Left his mark with the #Titans and on many others
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) September 21, 2014
Very sad and tragic news as WSMV reports that former #Titans kicker Rob Bironas was killed on a car crash last night.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) September 21, 2014
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