James White's Parents In Fatal Crash, RB To Miss Seahawks Game

Patriots running back James White will miss Sunday night's game in Seattle after his father was killed and mother critically injured earlier in the day in a Florida car crash.

Andy Slater of FoxSports 640 in Miami first reported the news. He said White's father, Tyrone, was a captain in the Miami-Dade Police Department.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office told The Boston Globe Tyrone White died in a two-car crash that saw one car flip over and another catch fire. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

James White, 28, was told prior to kickoff and has been listed as inactive.

The 28-year-old running back is in his seventh season with New England, having won three Super Bowls.

Defensive back Devin McCourty shouted out to his teammate on his touchdown early in the first quarter, yelling, "Two-eight [White's number.] We love you bro."

Former Patriots and current Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady said he was "heartbroken" over the news.

"So heartbroken to hear the news of the tragedy of my great friend and forever teammate [James White,]" Brady tweeted. "There are few people that come into your life that do EVERYTHING the right way... James is one of them. Kind, gentle, loving, fiercely competitive and hardworking. His parents raised an amazing son. And we are all grieving with James as he is going through this difficult time. Love you my friend"