Former Syracuse quarterback Rex Culpepper has died after suffering injuries from a dirt bike accident. He was 28.
People closest to Culpepper have begun to break their silence following news of his sudden death, including those in the Syracuse football program.
Rex Culpepper’s fiancée, Savanna Morgan, also shared an emotional post on Instagram about his passing.
Former Syracuse Quarterback, Son Of ‘Survivor’ Stars, Rex Culpepper, Died After A Dirt Bike Accident In March 2026
The Tampa Bay Times confirmed Culpepper’s unfortunate death on March 16, stating he “died as the result of injuries suffered in a dirt bike accident.”
Culpepper is survived by his father, Brad, who played nine seasons in the NFL, and his mother, Monica. Both made several appearances on the reality competition series “Survivor.”
Culpepper appeared in 30 games while playing for Syracuse from 2017 to 2020, according to USA Today. Culpepper also overcame testicular cancer after being diagnosed in 2018.
Rex Culpepper Recently Got Engaged To His Fiancée
Just three weeks before his reported death, Culpepper became engaged to his fiancée, Morgan. The pair shared a joint post on February 21 with the caption, “Soooo… what are we???”
The carousel of images showed Culpepper on one knee, the two of them on horses, and one close-up of the diamond ring.
Morgan opened up about Culpepper’s passing in an Instagram post that showcased some of the couple’s happiest moments.
“No one expects to meet the love of your life and lose them in only 6 short years after meeting,” Morgan captioned the carousel. “Rex didnt always believe in soulmates but towards the end he told me that he didnt realize what having a soulmate felt like until we felt like extensions of each other.”
Morgan Says She Will ‘Never Truly Be Able To Move On’ Following Death Of Rex Culpepper
Morgan went on to speak about the six years she spent with Culpepper, writing, “I don’t regret a single day … You made six years feel like a lifetime, Rexy.”
Morgan explained that Culpepper’s death has hit her hard, stating she would “never truly be able to move on after knowing someone like him.”
“You dont just meet people like Rex all the time. He was one in a billion. There wasn’t one thing that man couldn’t do. Lawyer, mechanic, musician, chef, athlete, nerd….lover. He became such a lover,” Morgan continued.
She finished the post by writing, “Our story was a good one, babe.”
Morgan’s social media followers rallied around her to show support, including New England Patriots player Tommy DeVito.
“Culpep,” he wrote with a heart emoji.
Syracuse Football Program Shares Heartwarming Post After Culpepper’s Death
The Syracuse football program posted its own tribute to Culpepper, stating the former Orange athlete “lived his life with endless passion, having overcome cancer at the age of 20 while playing for the Orange.”
“Appearing in 30 games, Rex played football as fierce as he lived life. Our hearts are with the Culpepper family & all those who loved him,” the post finished.
Commenters shared their well-wishes, including one user, who wrote, “So immensely sad. My son played football at Plant High with [his brother]. Such a great family. Praying for them.”
Another wrote, “Heartbreaking. We are praying for his family and friends as well as everyone at Syracuse.”
Minnesota Vikings Football Player Dies Of Reported Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
According to The Blast, Minnesota Vikings player Rondale Moore died of a reported self-inflicted gunshot wound. Local news outlets said the athlete was found dead in his hometown of New Albany, Indiana.
Kansas City Chiefs star Hollywood Brown shared a message after his death and seemed to imply that Moore was dealing with mental health challenges.
“You wasn’t alone, bro… I told you I know how you feel,” the post read.
The Vikings released a statement after the athlete’s death and said the organization was “deeply saddened” by the incident.
“We have also been in communication with our players, coaches, and staff, and will make counseling and emotional support resources available to anyone in need,” the post read.
Head coach Kevin O’Connell released his own statement, explaining that while he had known Moore for only a short time, he cared about the player “deeply.”
“He was a humble, soft-spoken and respectful young man who was proud of his Indiana roots,” he said.
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