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Former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Milt Stegall and his family received tragic news Tuesday morning after his son was found dead in his dorm room on the campus of DePaul University.
Former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Milt Stegall and his family received tragic news Tuesday morning after his son was found dead in his dorm room on the campus of DePaul University. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Milt Stegall and his family received tragic news Monday after his son, Chase, died unexpectedly in his residence hall on the campus of DePaul University. Advertisement University president Rob Manuel made the announcement in a message to students, faculty, staff and parents. 'Chase was known for his warmth, strength of character, and vibrant presence — qualities that touched the lives of many both on and off the field,' Manuel said. 'His loss is deeply felt by his teammates, coaches, classmates, faculty, staff, and all who knew him. We extend our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathies to Chase's family, friends, and loved ones," he added. Chase, age 20, was on the men's soccer team at DePaul. The cause of death is currently unknown. Milt spent significant time in both the NFL and CFL where he played the majority of his career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Team president Wade Miller released a statement on behalf of the team following the announcement. Advertisement "We are heartbroken to learn of the sudden and tragic passing of Chase Stegall, beloved son of Blue Bombers legend Milt Stegall. "Chase was a bright and talented young man with a promising future, and his loss is felt deeply across our entire Blue Bombers family. "Our hearts go out to Milt, Darlene, and the entire Stegall family during this unimaginable time. We mourn them and extend our deepest condolences, love, and support." Milt signed with the Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1992, playing in 21 games across three seasons. His time was mostly spent on special teams in that span. He would move to the Green Bay Packers following that stint before a knee injury would ultimately end his time in the NFL. Advertisement Stegall moved to the CFL where he became one of the best receivers in the history of the league. Related: Bengals 'Favorite' to Trade for Burrow Protector from Chiefs Related: Hendrickson Predicted to 'Cave' and Sign Bengals Best Offer This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
03-06-2025
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College soccer player Chase Stegall, son of former NFL wideout Milton Stegall, dies ‘unexpectedly' at 20
Chase Stegall, a member of the DePaul University men's soccer team and the son of former NFL player Milton Stegall, was found dead in his dorm on the school's Chicago campus on Monday morning, according to reports and school officials. He was 20. Vice president and director of athletics DeWayne Peevy and head coach Mark Plotkin released a joint statement on Monday afternoon confirming the news of Stegall's passing. "We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Chase Stegall, a cherished member of our community, dedicated teammate and kind-hearted friend," the statement began. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Chase's family, friends, teammates and all who loved him. In the coming days, we will support Chase's family and teammates through this devastating time. His loss will be deeply felt across our entire Athletics and university family and his memory will forever be a part of DePaul University." The student-run newspaper, The DePaulia, reported Tuesday that Stegall passed "in his residence hall on the university's Lincoln Park campus." The cause of death has not been revealed. Chase is the son of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Milton Stegall, who played three seasons in the NFL before going on to have a standout career in the Canadian Football League for 14 years. Milt Stegall was a nine-time CFL All-Star and set several records, including most career touchdowns and the single-season touchdown record. Chase Stegall was a sophomore at DePaul University. He appeared in 16 games this past season, scoring his only goal of the season against Drake. He registered nearly 400 minutes on the soccer field this year after not seeing any game action his freshman year. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
CBS News
03-06-2025
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Chase Stegall, DePaul University men's soccer player, dies at 20
DePaul University student athlete Chase Stegall, who played on the men's soccer team, has died at the age of 20, school officials said. The university announced his death Monday afternoon, writing that he died that morning. "We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Chase Stegall, a cherished member of our community, dedicated teammate and kind-hearted friend," wrote VP and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy and head men's soccer coach Mark Plotkin in a joint statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Chase's family, friends, teammates and all who loved him. In the coming days, we will support Chase's family and teammates through this devastating time. His loss will be deeply felt across our entire Athletics and university family and his memory will forever be a part of DePaul University." No details were given on what led to Stegall's death. Stegall was a junior who was originally from Atlanta, Georgia. He was a midfielder for the Blue Demons and played in all but one game in their 2024 season, when he was sophomore. He is survived by his parent, Milton and Darlene Stegall, and his brother Collin. School officials have not yet given any information about a memorial service, simply saying one is forthcoming. They ask the public respect the family's privacy at this time.
CTV News
03-06-2025
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Chase Stegall, son of Blue Bombers legend Milt Stegall, dies at 20
Chase Stegall, the 20-year-old son of Winnipeg Blue Bombers legend Milton Stegall, has died. In a statement on X, Bombers president and CEO Wade Miller said the team is heartbroken about Chase's sudden and tragic death, describing him as a 'bright and talented young man with a promising future.' 'Our hearts go out to Milt, Darlene, and the entire Stegall family during this unimaginable time,' the statement said. 'We mourn with them and extend our deepest condolences, love, and support.' Chase was part of the men's soccer team at DePaul University. In a statement, DePaul's men's soccer said Chase was a cherished member of the community, dedicated teammate and kind-hearted friend. Going forward, the team said it will support Chase's friends and family through this devastating time. 'His loss will be deeply felt across our entire Athletics and university family and his memory will forever be part of DePaul University.'
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
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- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS College soccer star and son of former NFL player Milton Stegall dies in dorm room
Chase Stegall, the son of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Milton Stegall, has died suddenly at the age of 20. Chase, a rising collegiate soccer star at DePaul University, died unexpectedly in his dorm room at the university's Lincoln Park campus on Monday morning, according to the school's newspaper, The DePaulia. Rob Manuel, president of the Chicago university, announced the heartbreaking news of Chase's tragic death in a school-wide email. 'Chase was known for his warmth, strength of character, and vibrant presence – qualities that touched the lives of many both on and off the field,' Manuel said. 'His loss is deeply felt by his teammates, coaches, classmates, faculty, staff, and all who knew him. We extend our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathies to Chase's family, friends, and loved ones.' No cause of death has yet been revealed.
