Florida linebacker who died is brother of Bills’ Dawson Knox

FLORDIA (WHEC) — Luke Knox, a linebacker for Florida International University who died at age 22, is the brother of Bills’ player Dawson Knox.

FIU Panthers Football Mike MacIntyre announced Luke’s death on Thursday morning. There is no word yet on his cause of death but authorities don’t suspect foul play.

On Friday, Dawson Knox put out the following Tweet:

Thank you all for the outpouring of love and support for my family. Our hearts are broken but we know Luke is in a much better place now with his savior Jesus. We’ll celebrate his life at Christ Pres. Church tomorrow, visitation starting at 2pm and the service will start at 4pm.

— Dawson Knox (@dawson_knox) August 20, 2022

Bills Coach Sean McDermott said in a conference that the team was heartbroken by the death of Luke and they’re sending their thoughts and prayers to Dawson and his family.

We’re heartbroken to hear of the sudden passing of Luke Knox.

Sending all of our thoughts, prayers and support to @Dawson_Knox and the Knox family during this difficult time. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mpkTQYnbve

— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 18, 2022

Luke was two years younger than his brother Dawson. Luke started his college football career playing for Ole Miss and transferred to FIU this year. The brothers are from Brentwood, Tennessee and Dawson graduated from Ole Miss.

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— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) August 18, 2022

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