Father of Patriots RB James White reportedly dies in car crash

Patriots running back James White won’t play Sunday night following the death of his father earlier in the day.

Sad news to report. Patriots' RB James White's father was in a car crash today and did not survive. His mother was also in the car and is in critical condition.

White's father, Tyrone, was a captain with the Miami-Dade Police Department.

James was told and is inactive tonight.

— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) September 20, 2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andy Slater of Fox Sports Miami is reporting that Tyrone White, a Miami-Dade Police Department captain, was involved in a car accident during the day on Sunday and did not survive. White’s mother Lisa was reportedly in the car as well, and is in critical condition.

The Patriots announced White as

#Patriots inactives. pic.twitter.com/B8Cy07vFRn

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 20, 2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> one of their six inactives for Sunday night’s matchup with the Seahawks.

Our condolences go out to James and his family during this difficult time.