Former Giant Tyler Sash passes away at 27

All the feelings surrounding the beginning of the regular season, both excitement and trepidation, were put into sharp perspective Tuesday.

Former Giants safety Tyler Sash passed away at the all-too-young age of 27. He was a very popular and productive player for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, and still loved by the university's fanbase. Though Sash only played in 25 games for the Giants, he was a popular young player in the locker room, and his passing has hit his former teammates hard.

My prayers and condolences go out to @TSash family. This is heartbreaking. Feels like I am dreaming. I am literally hurting right now

— Antrel Rolle (@antrelrolle26) September 8, 2015

RIP @TSash I miss you and Love you bro. I hate it had to be this way...

— Terrell Thomas (@TerrellThomas24) September 8, 2015

My heart goes out to @TSash family and friends. Can't believe he is gone. #RIPbrother

— Chase Blackburn (@Blackburn5793) September 8, 2015

R.I.P. @TSash i am going miss you brother.

— Eric Herman (@Hermans_House) September 8, 2015

RIP Tyler Sash. Iowan. Hawkeye. Giant. Champion. Human.

— Sage Rosenfels (@SageRosenfels18) September 8, 2015

RIP Tyler Sash, I never had the opportunity to meet you but shared a common connection. Praying for his family.

— Nat Berhe (@NatBerhe) September 8, 2015

Sash was found Tuesday morning by a family member who came over to walk his dog. No more information has been released and at this time the cause of death is unknown.