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Steelers to wear decal for WR coach Drake

The Pittsburgh Steelers are placing a "DD" decal on their helmets this season to honor wide receivers coach Darryl Drake, the team announced.

We will wear this decal on our helmets this season in honor of Coach Darryl Drake. pic.twitter.com/bj6JZhH0aU

Drake died suddenly at the age of 62 on Sunday. Players were still deeply affected by the loss as their broke camp Thursday.

"I'm a better man, I'm a better husband, I'm a better son, I'm a better friend, I'm a better teammate because of Coach Drake and because of the things that he taught me," wide receiver Ryan Switzer told reporters.