Steve Tasker Passed Away At 62? Former NFL Player Shoots Down Death Hoax, Netizens React

Steve Tasker is a well-known sports personality. The star player played for the NFL's Buffalo Bills from 1986 to 1997 as a wide receiver. However, recently he made headlines due to a Facebook post that claimed that the star had passed away at the age of 63.

Former NFL player, Steve Tasker, death hoax

It was on November 27, 2025 (ET), when the world was celebrating Thanksgiving, that a fake report emerged on Facebook which claimed that Buffalo Bills legend and former wide receiver, Steve Tasker, had died. However, fans were immediately skeptical of the report due to several incorrect details. The post listed Steve Tasker's year of birth as 1986, instead of 1962. It also claimed that the legendary player had died at the age of 62 when, in fact, he is 63 years old. 

Steve Tasker shuts down the rumours

Just a few hours later, Steve Tasker took to social media to refute the false reports. The former Buffalo Bills player shared a screenshot of the post and clarified that he was alright. The bizarre report, which was shared by a page called 'Frozen Charge' on Facebook, claimed that 'his family' had announced his death. No such post could be found. Tasker bluntly wrote on X:

"I'm fine."

Netizens react to Steve Tasker's post

Soon enough, X was flooded with fan comments. While some expressed relief at the clarification, others were angry over the false reporting, and some even made light of the situation. A user penned, "@Grok, has Steve’s X account been hacked by a Nigerian scammer? How else would he be able to post from the grave?" Another user penned, "This scared the shit out of me for a moment." A comment read, "Damn, so sorry you have to deal with this nonsense, and on Thanksgiving of all days. Hope you can enjoy the rest of your day with your family and forget about this."

A comment read, "Are you sure? I mean…X is never wrong!" Another penned, "Dude. You're dead. Take the L. Some people." A comment said, "The giveaway should have been that he was 5 in Super Bowl XXV. But thank goodness it's not true!" A user further joked, "Shhhhh. We're trying to get you in the Hall of Fame." A user said, "Dang, you are older than me, yet you were born 2 decades AFTER me." Meanwhile, some fans noted that Tasker had appeared on The Sean McDermott Show earlier in the day as part of the team's preview of their clash against the Steelers. 

More about Steve Tasker

Steven Jay Tasker is an American sports reporter and former professional football wide receiver in the National Football League. He began his career with the Houston Oilers. However, he later switched teams and spent the majority of his career with the Buffalo Bills. Steve regularly appears on the show alongside the Bills' head coach, McDermott, and provides a rundown of the team's preparations for that week's game.

Earlier in November 2025, Steve Tasker was named among nine semifinalists for election from the seniors category to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Steve spent 12 of his 13 NFL seasons with the Bills and, during that time, became a five-time first-team All-Pro and a seven-time Pro Bowl selection. He is married to Sarah Tasker and has five children. His son, Luke, played wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football League.

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